Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse: 'Blood Moon' to Illuminate Skies
On the night of September 7-8, 2025, there will be a total lunar eclipse, also called a 'blood moon.'
This means the Moon will look red or orange because of how sunlight bends through Earth's atmosphere.
People in Asia, Australia, Europe, and parts of Africa can see it if the sky is clear.
The full eclipse, when the Moon is completely in shadow, will last about 82 minutes.
You don't need special glasses to watch it; your eyes are safe.
You can use binoculars or a small telescope for a better view.
A total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7-8, 2025.
The Moon will appear red or orange during the eclipse.
The full eclipse, called totality, will last about 82 minutes.
The event will be visible across Asia, Australia, Europe, and parts of Africa.
No special equipment is needed to view the eclipse safely.
- Who
- People across Asia, Australia, Europe, and parts of Africa
- What
- A total lunar eclipse where the moon appears red.
- When
- The night of September 7-8, 2025; totality begins at 2:41 am IST on September 7.
- Where
- Visible across Asia, Australia, Europe, and parts of Africa.
- Why
- A natural celestial event where the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.
- Event
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Date
- September 7-8, 2025
- Totality Start (IST)
- 2:41 am, September 7
- Totality Duration
- Approximately 82 minutes
- Visible Areas
- Asia, Australia, Europe, and parts of Africa
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