The penumbral phase of the lunar eclipse will start at 8:58 pm today (September 7, 2025). The full lunar eclipse is also called the blood moon. This is because it appears completely red. Today the moon will appear red in the sky. The lunar eclipse can be seen with naked eyes.
According to scientists, the peak time of full lunar eclipse will start at 11:01 pm and will last till 12:23 am. The total duration of the full lunar eclipse will be 82 minutes. During the eclipse, the moon passes through the shadow of the earth. Due to this, the moon will gradually appear shining in red and orange colors. The lunar eclipse will be clearly visible from cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Nainital.
When does a full lunar eclipse occur:
A full lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon. When its shadow falls on the surface of the moon, then such a coincidence is formed.
Why is the blood moon visible?
The sun’s rays turn red after passing through the Earth’s atmosphere, making the moon appear red i.e. blood red. According to scientists, this is called the Rayleigh scattering process, where the blue rays are scattered and the red rays reach the moon. Scientists say that the inner shadow of the Earth is called the umbra and the outer shadow is called the penumbra. When the moon enters the umbra, people see a partial lunar eclipse.
Where will the lunar eclipse be visible?
This last lunar eclipse of the year will be visible in many parts of India as well as Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe. After the year 2022, it is considered to be the longest full lunar eclipse, due to which the moon will be covered by the shadow of the Earth for about 82 minutes. This eclipse will be visible in every corner of India.
Where will the lunar eclipse be visible in India?
The lunar eclipse tonight will be clearly visible in many parts of India. The lunar eclipse will be visible in Indian states like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Lucknow. At the same time, if you are wondering in which state of India the longest lunar eclipse will be visible, then it will be visible clearly for a long time especially in West Bengal. In Kolkata, the moon will be at a very high altitude at night and in such a situation the view of the eclipse can be seen without any obstruction.
