Lunar Eclipse 2025: This weekend, September 7-8, will see a total lunar eclipse, also called a Chandra Grahan or Blood Moon. Prepare yourself for an amazing celestial show. The Earth will pass squarely between the Sun and the Moon during this infrequent occurrence, covering the lunar surface with its shadow. Skywatchers will be treated to a dramatic visual treat as a result of the Moon’s breathtaking deep red-orange light. The eclipse is going to be visible mostly across Asia, which includes India as well as Australia. Apart from this, Europe, Africa, and also Eastern Australia and New Zealand are going to witness this eclipse.
Why is this called a Blood Moon?
Rayleigh scattering is the phenomenon that gives it the stunning crimson color. Longer red wavelengths bend and reach the Moon when sunlight travels through the Earth’s atmosphere, whereas shorter blue wavelengths scatter away. The so-called Blood Moon effect is produced when this natural filter casts a crimson hue across the lunar surface.
Which is the best place to watch a Lunar eclipse in India?
If the skies are clear, around 85% of the world’s population will be able to witness at least some of this lunar eclipse, making it one of the most visible in recent memory.
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Major Places to Watch the Lunar Eclipse in India:
Lunar Eclipse timings in India:
Avoid light pollution by going to roofs, terraces, open fields, or parks away from city lights for an unhindered view.
One of the most dramatic lunar eclipses of the decade, the totality phase will last 82 minutes, during which the Moon will be completely enshrouded in Earth’s shadow.
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