Chandra Grahan 2025: When and Where to Watch Lunar Eclipse in India
Chandra Grahan 2025: When and Where to Watch Lunar Eclipse in India
The last lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of 2025 will occur tonight, September 7, and will be visible across India. Skywatchers are excited as this celestial event will also feature a Blood Moon phenomenon.
According to astronomers, the Chandra Grahan 2025 will begin at 9:58 PM on September 7 and end at 1:26 AM on September 8, lasting for approximately 3 hours and 29 minutes. The eclipse will be visible in most parts of India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Jaipur, and Guwahati, along with regions in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Fiji, and Antarctica.
Sutak Period Timing
The Sutak Kaal associated with the lunar eclipse will begin 9 hours before the eclipse, at 12:58 PM on September 7, and will end once the eclipse concludes.
Do’s and Don’ts During Lunar Eclipse
- Avoid temple visits, touching idols, or the Tulsi plant during Sutak.
- Refrain from eating or preparing food during the eclipse.
- Do not engage in financial transactions, travel, or marital relations.
- After the eclipse, take a bath, sprinkle Ganga water at home, and donate items like rice, milk, ghee, white clothes, or silver for positive effects.
- Pregnant women are advised to stay indoors, as traditional beliefs associate eclipses with negative energy.
Best Time to Watch in India
The most spectacular view will be between 11:00 PM and 12:22 AM, when the eclipse will be most clearly visible to the naked eye. No special glasses are required to view a lunar eclipse, unlike a solar eclipse.
Blood Moon 2025
During this eclipse, the Moon will appear red, creating the stunning Blood Moon effect, visible across most of India.
How to Watch Safely
To experience the Chandra Grahan 2025 clearly, choose an open space like a terrace or field with minimal light pollution and clear skies. Clouds or fog may obstruct visibility.
This marks the second and final lunar eclipse of 2025. The last solar eclipse of the year will follow on September 21, 2025.
