Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse on September 7–8, 2025: Timings, Locations, and Live Updates

CareerFocusNow Presents: Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse on September 7–8, 2025 – What Makes It Unique & How to Watch

Published by CareerFocusNow | Updated: September 6, 2025

The night of September 7–8, 2025, will host a spectacular total lunar eclipse—also known as a Blood Moon—visible across Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa. This celestial event combines striking visuals with scientific importance, and in India, skywatchers can expect prime viewing conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Highlights

• Totality Duration: Approximately 82 minutes—longest since 2022. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Global Visibility: Over 77–85% of world population can see it. Visible across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Why It Turns Red: Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light, letting only red wavelengths reach the Moon. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Occurrence Timing: Aligns with Full Corn Moon; Moon is 2.7 days before perigee, appearing slightly larger. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

When & Where to Watch

See below for approximate timings in Indian Standard Time (IST) for full visibility:

• Penumbral start: ~8:58 PM IST, September 7
• Totality: ~11:00 PM – 12:22 AM IST, September 7–8 :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Ends: ~2:25 AM IST :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Globally, key cities’ totality viewing times include: London (7:30–7:52 PM BST), Paris/Cape Town (7:30–8:52 PM local), Istanbul & Nairobi (8:30–9:52 PM), Tehran (9:00–10:22 PM), Bangkok (12:30–1:52 AM), Beijing/Hong Kong/Perth (1:30–2:52 AM), Tokyo (2:30–3:52 AM), Sydney (3:30–4:52 AM). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Viewing & Photography Tips

• No special eyewear needed—totally safe to view with naked eye. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Use telescopes or binoculars to enhance the view; cameras on tripods for capturing phases.
• Opt for dark, open locations with minimal light pollution and a clear horizon line.
• Watch live streams online if you’re outside the visibility zone. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Why This Eclipse Matters

This event gives scientists a chance to study Earth's atmospheric composition based on the Moon’s coloration. In India, the lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) holds special astrological and cultural importance. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

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