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World Awaits Stunning Red Moon Eclipse Today

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, New Delhi / Agartala
  • Sep 07, 2025
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Skywatchers across continents are in for a breathtaking celestial treat. On the night of September 7–8, 2025, the skies will host a total lunar eclipse, transforming the Moon into a glowing orb of red, orange, and copper.

During this rare alignment, Earth will slide directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its darkest shadow (the umbra) across the lunar surface. Yet instead of fading into blackness, the Moon will shine in fiery hues, creating the phenomenon known as the “Blood Moon.”

Why does the Moon turn red?

The science is simple yet stunning. As light from the Sun passes through Earth’s atmosphere, Rayleigh scattering takes place. Shorter blue wavelengths scatter away, while longer red and orange wavelengths pass through and bend, bathing the Moon in warm tones. It’s the same process that makes sunsets and sunrises glow with crimson beauty.

What makes this eclipse extraordinary?

Duration: The eclipse will last a remarkable 82 minutes, one of the longest total lunar eclipses in recent years.

Global visibility: According to NASA, the event will be visible from Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe, making it a truly worldwide spectacle.

Perfect viewing window: With clear skies, millions of people will witness the full transformation, a rare opportunity for such a widely visible total eclipse.


When to look up: Regional timings

Here’s when skywatchers should mark their calendars (local time):

London (BST): 7:30 p.m. – 7:52 p.m. (Sept. 7) – Moon rises already in eclipse

Paris (CEST): 7:30 p.m. – 8:52 p.m. (Sept. 7) – low on horizon

Cape Town (SAST): 7:30 p.m. – 8:52 p.m. (Sept. 7)

Istanbul/Cairo/Nairobi (EEST/EAT): 8:30 p.m. – 9:52 p.m. (Sept. 7)

Tehran (IRST): 9:00 p.m. – 10:22 p.m. (Sept. 7)

Mumbai (IST): 11:00 p.m. (Sept. 7) – 12:22 a.m. (Sept. 8)

Bangkok (ICT): 12:30 a.m. – 1:52 a.m. (Sept. 8)

Beijing (CST): 1:30 a.m. – 2:52 a.m. (Sept. 8)


A global sky show

Astronomers emphasize that the eclipse carries no mystical meaning—it’s pure atmospheric science. But what it does offer is an unforgettable shared human experience. Families, amateur stargazers, and professional astronomers alike will step outside, look up, and share in nature’s drama as the Moon glows crimson.

Binoculars or telescopes will enhance the view, revealing intricate details of the lunar surface under its unusual tint. And for photographers, this eclipse is a golden chance to capture every stage of the Moon’s transformation.

A moment to remember

As the world unites under the shadow of Earth, this Blood Moon reminds us of the beauty of cosmic cycles—science at its most spectacular. Whether viewed solo in quiet awe or celebrated with friends and community, the September 7–8 eclipse promises to be one of the most memorable sky shows of the decade.

So, set your alarm, step outside, and watch the night sky light up with nature’s red masterpiece.