Mumbai: A celestial spectacle is set to unfold in September 2025, as the year’s second total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) will take place on Sunday, 7 September. The event will coincide with Bhadrapada Shukla Purnima, when the Moon passes completely into the Earth’s shadow. During this rare phenomenon, sunlight refracts through the Earth’s atmosphere and reflects onto the Moon, giving it a reddish hue popularly known as the Blood Moon.
The full lunar eclipse, or Khagras Chandra Grahan, will last for 1 hour, 21 minutes and 27 seconds. Astronomers note that while the total phase will be relatively brief, the entire eclipse process—from penumbral to partial and back—will stretch across several hours, providing stargazers in India and many parts of the world with an extraordinary view.
Chandra Grahan 2025 Timings in India
The total lunar eclipse will be visible across India, with the main event beginning late on 7 September and ending in the early hours of 8 September.
- Penumbral eclipse begins: 8:59 pm
- Partial eclipse begins: 9:58 pm
- Total eclipse begins: 11:01 pm
- Greatest eclipse: 11:42 pm
- Total eclipse ends: 12:22 am (8 September)
- Partial eclipse ends: 1:26 am
- Penumbral eclipse ends: 2:24 am
- Duration of total eclipse: 1 hour, 21 minutes, 27 seconds
- Duration of partial eclipse: 3 hours, 28 minutes, 2 seconds
- Duration of penumbral eclipse: 5 hours, 24 minutes, 37 seconds
Where Will the Lunar Eclipse Be Visible?
The 7 September 2025 lunar eclipse will be visible in several regions, including:
- Asia
- Eastern Africa
- Australia
- Most of Europe
Major cities such as Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, Dubai, London, Tokyo, and Cape Town will witness the Blood Moon in its entirety. However, much of North and South America will not be able to see the eclipse.
Indian Cities Where the Eclipse Can Be Seen
In India, the total lunar eclipse will be visible from:
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad
- Jaipur
- Lucknow
Skywatchers across these cities will have an opportunity to witness the eclipse phases, weather permitting.