&nbsp;India will witness a rare celestial spectacle on September 7, when the longest lunar eclipse of 2025 takes place. The event will be visible across most parts of the country, drawing attention from both urban and rural skywatchers.
The eclipse begins at 8:58 p.m. and enters totality around 11 p.m., reaching its peak at 11:42 p.m. The phenomenon will last until 1:26 a.m., making it one of the most significant astronomical events of the year.
During totality, the Moon is expected to take on a reddish hue due to Earth&rsquo;s atmosphere filtering sunlight. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to view without protective equipment, making it an open opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts and the general public to enjoy the sight.
Experts describe this eclipse as a unique chance to observe the beauty of cosmic alignment and encourage people to capture photographs of the event. This will be the final lunar eclipse of 2025 and is anticipated to be a memorable skywatching experience.
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Longest lunar eclipse of 2025 to be visible across India on Sept 7, lasting over 4 hours

India to Witness Rare Lunar Eclipse Sept 7

Longest lunar eclipse of 2025 to be visible across India on Sept 7, lasting over 4 hours

September 5, 2025 | 22:59 IST