September brings with it a highly anticipated astronomical event - a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as the Blood Moon. Astronomy lovers will be able to enjoy a red moon that will appear in the night sky for over an hour on September 7th.
The Blood Moon is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs during a total lunar eclipse. At this moment, the Moon takes on a reddish or orange hue, creating a unique visual spectacle. This effect occurs because the Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow and completely covering the lunar surface.
When to see the Blood Moon in India
The lunar eclipse will be visible on September 7 and will last a total of five hours and 30 minutes. The most dramatic phase, in which the Earth's shadow completely covers the Moon, will last approximately 80 minutes, between 11:00 PM – 12:22 AM IST.
The duration of this astronomical phenomenon will be 83 minutes, making it one of the longest and most extraordinary lunar eclipses of the decade, and the second and last to occur in India this year, 2025.
Where you can see it from
The Blood Moon will be visible from most parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Antarctica, the western Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the eastern Atlantic Ocean and in the easternmost part of South America.
This phenomenon will not be visible in North America, although part of the partial lunar eclipse will be visible in western Alaska.
But regardless of where you want to observe this phenomenon, the quality of the eclipse will depend on the weather conditions and light pollution in the sky.
How to see the Blood Moon
Those who want to enjoy the lunar spectacle should keep in mind some aspects:
No eye protection is required, as lunar eclipses are safe to observe with the naked eye.
With binoculars it is possible to appreciate the reddish tones of the total eclipse in more detail.
A camera with a tripod will record the phases of the eclipse and the changing colors of the Moon.
Why the Moon Will Turn Red During an Eclipse
So, why do we see the Moon turn red? We must remember that the Moon does not shine with its own light, but reflects the light of the Sun that illuminates it back to us. When a total lunar eclipse occurs, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon when the lunar orbit brings our satellite into the Earth's shadow.
Our planet therefore blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon, which will then be illuminated only by the reddish light of the sunrises and sunsets that are occurring on Earth at that moment, deflected toward our satellite by the Earth's atmosphere.
Astronomical events in September
In addition to the lunar eclipse, September is full of astronomical events, such as the approach of the Moon with the stars and planets.
On September 14, the Moon will approach Elnath, the brightest star in the constellation Taurus.
On September 19, the Moon will occult Venus, in a brief but striking phenomenon.
On September 21, the planet Saturn will reach its opposition.
On September 23, the planet Neptune will reach its position.
On September 27, the Moon will approach Antares, the great red star in Scorpio.
When is Bhadrapada Purnima in 2025?
Every full moon in the year has special significance for the people of Sanatan Dharma. This day is considered to be the best for penance and sacrifice. In the year 2025, the fast of Bhadrapada Purnima will be observed in the month of September, which is the sixth full moon of the year. Lord Vishnu i.e. Narayan ji and goddess of wealth Lakshmi are worshiped on Bhadrapada Purnima. Also, worshiping the moon is considered auspicious. Apart from this, Satyanarayan Katha should also be recited on this day. While some people keep Nirjala fast on this day, many people also keep a fruit fast.
According to religious belief, this fast not only liberates a person from sins, but also gives mental peace and family happiness. However, some people also observe the fast of Bhadrapada Purnima to get rid of Chandra Dosh. Let us now know about the correct date of Bhadrapada Purnima, Puja Muhurta and moonrise time etc.
According to the Drik Panchang, in the year 2025, the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month will be from 01:41 am to 11:38 pm on 7 September. In such a situation, the fast of Bhadrapada Purnima will be observed on Sunday, 7 September 2025. The Brahma Muhurta of Puja on this day is from 04:31 to 05:16 in the morning, while Abhijit Muhurta is from 11:54 am to 12:44 pm.
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