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Chandra Grahan 2025 live updates: Total lunar eclipse to begin shortly, ‘Blood Moon’ to last 82 minutes

Posted on: Sep 07, 2025 20:40 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Chandra Grahan 2025 live updates: Total lunar eclipse to begin shortly, ‘Blood Moon’ to last 82 minutes
CHandra Grahan 2025 unrecorded updates: heavenly enthusiasts crosswise the domain ar all set to witness a stunning event on September 7-8 — a total lunar eclipse, also known as ‘Chandra Grahan’. This lunar eclipse, which is the second one for this year, will also produce a blood moon.The partial phase of the lunar eclipse has started. According to experts, the total lunar eclipse will peak at around 11.48 pm and will end at around 12:22 am. The lunar eclipse would last for a little over 48 minutes across India for celestial enthusiasts to witness.The eclipse will be visible through naked eye for those who want to witness it.Apart from India, the eclipse will also be visible in Australia, the Far East, the Middle East, Europe and some parts of Africa, according to the former director of MP Birla Planetarium, Dr Devi Prasad Duari. However, neither North nor South America will witness the celestial event.Lunar Eclipse 2025 | Key pointsAccording to astronomers, this is the first time since July 27, 2018, that an entire total lunar eclipse will be observable from all parts of India.What makes tonight's event more special is that it would be the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022.Next total lunar eclipse will happen on March 3, 2026.Lunar eclipses occur at the full moon phase. When Earth is positioned precisely between the Moon and Sun, Earth’s shadow falls upon the surface of the Moon, dimming it and sometimes turning the lunar surface a striking red over the course of a few hours, according to NASA. Each lunar eclipse is visible from half of Earth.Lunar Eclipse timeline (IST)The timeline for lunar eclipse, according to the ‘Public Outreach & Education Committee of the Astronomical Society of India’ is-7 Sept 8:58 PM IST Beginning of penumbral eclipse(Difficult to detect with naked eyes)7 Sept 9:57 PM IST Beginning of umbral partial eclipse(Easily seen with naked eyes)7 Sept 11:01 PM IST Beginning of total eclipse(Moon is fully in the umbra & deep red)8 Sept 12:23 AM IST End of total eclipse(The Moon starts to exit the umbra)8 Sept 1:27 AM IST End of umbral partial eclipse(The visual eclipse finishes)8 Sept 2:25 AM IST End of penumbral partial eclipse(Difficult to detect with naked eyes)

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