A Rare ‘Blood Moon’ to Grace the Skies This September
Get ready for a breathtaking celestial show—because in just a few weeks, the Moon will slip into Earth’s shadow and transform into a deep, glowing crimson. This total lunar eclipse, often called a “Blood Moon,” is set to occur during the night of September 7 to 8, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most widely visible eclipses in history. Astronomers say more than 7 billion people across the globe will be able to witness at least part of it, and over 60 percent of Earth’s population will get the full spectacle from start to finish.
The show begins with the partial phase around 10 PM on September 7, and the drama unfolds over 3 hours and 29 minutes. At its peak, totality will last for more than 80 minutes—plenty of time to take in the surreal sight of the Moon glowing a rich red high in the night sky. This transformation happens because, even though the Moon is fully in Earth’s shadow, sunlight is still bent and filtered through our atmosphere, scattering blue light away and letting the red tones pass through to illuminate the lunar surface.
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From most of Asia, parts of East Africa, and Western Australia, the eclipse will be visible in its entirety. Other regions, like much of Europe, the rest of Africa, Australia, and eastern Brazil, will catch at least part of the event—weather permitting, of course. And for those in the Americas feeling left out, astronomers remind us that the March 2025 lunar eclipse was essentially an American exclusive. This one is the turn of the Eastern Hemisphere.
In India, the excitement is already building. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics has been preparing for weeks, hosting special “Train the Trainers” workshops at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory and the Vainu Bappu Observatory in Kavalur. Around 60 science communicators, teachers, and astronomy enthusiasts came together to learn the best ways to engage the public, plan viewing camps, and spark curiosity about this rare phenomenon. These efforts mean that when the eclipse night arrives, people across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will have plenty of guided opportunities to enjoy it—no telescope required.
Lunar eclipses like this one don’t happen every month because the Moon’s orbit is tilted slightly relative to Earth’s path around the Sun. Only when the alignment is just right—at a point called a node—do we get an eclipse. And a total lunar eclipse, where the Moon passes completely into Earth’s shadow, is especially memorable.
So mark your calendar, charge your camera, and hope for clear skies. Whether you watch from a bustling city rooftop or a quiet countryside field, this “Blood Moon” promises to be a night where the universe puts on a show for almost all of humanity.
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