The night sky on September 7–8, 2025, is set to treat us to one of the most mesmerizing celestial spectacles of the year — a Total Lunar Eclipse, popularly called the Blood Moon.
During this event, the Earth perfectly aligns between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow over the Moon. As sunlight bends through Earth’s atmosphere, the Moon takes on a dramatic reddish glow, turning into what we fondly call the Blood Moon.
The beauty of this eclipse lies not just in its cosmic drama, but also in its deep cultural and astrological significance. And the best part? This eclipse will be clearly visible across India along with many parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia.
🕒 Lunar Eclipse Timings in India (IST)
| Eclipse Phase | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Sutak begins | 12:57 PM (Sept 7) |
| Penumbral phase | 9:57 PM (Sept 7) |
| Total eclipse starts | 11:00 PM (Sept 7, approx.) |
| Total eclipse ends | 12:23 AM (Sept 8) |
| Eclipse ends (Moksha) | 1:27 AM (Sept 8) |
The lunar eclipse will last for about 3 hours and 30 minutes, with the totality phase (when the Moon is fully covered) continuing for around 82 minutes. So, sky gazers will have plenty of time to soak in this spectacle.
📿 Sutak Period and Spiritual Practices
In traditional Hindu belief, the Sutak period begins 9 hours before the eclipse. For this celestial event, Sutak starts at 12:57 PM on September 7.
During this span, certain activities like eating, religious rituals, temple visits, or touching idols are avoided. Many families observe it as a time of quiet discipline and spiritual focus. Special care is often advised for children, the elderly, and expectant mothers.
Instead of seeing Sutak as restrictive, many people use it as an opportunity for reflection, meditation, mantra chanting, and inner purification.
🙏 Do’s and Don’ts During the Lunar Eclipse
✔ What You Can Do
- Chant mantras or meditate during the eclipse hours.
- Keep Tulsi (basil) leaves or darbha grass in food items for purification.
- Take a ritual bath after the eclipse and cleanse your surroundings.
- Offer fresh water (especially Ganga water) to the deity after the eclipse.
❌ What to Avoid
- Eating or drinking while the eclipse is underway.
- Using sharp objects like knives, needles, or scissors.
- Pregnant women stepping outside during the eclipse.
- Doing regular puja or touching idols until the eclipse ends.
🌙 Astrological Perspective
Astrologically, this lunar eclipse is especially powerful as it occurs in Aquarius (Kumbha Rashi) under the Shatabhisha Nakshatra.
- Its influence will be felt more strongly by natives of Aquarius, Leo, Scorpio, and Taurus.
- For some, it could bring emotional intensity, revelations, or endings.
- For spiritual seekers, it is considered a potent time for meditation, releasing negative energies, and connecting deeply with one’s higher self.
In many traditions, the eclipse is seen not as an ominous shadow but as an opportunity for transformation — to let go of what no longer serves you and open to growth.
❓ FAQs
Q1: Will the lunar eclipse be visible in India?
👉 Yes, the entire eclipse will be visible across the country.
Q2: When does Sutak start?
👉 September 7, at 12:57 PM IST.
Q3: When does the eclipse end?
👉 September 8, at 1:27 AM IST.
Q4: Is it safe to watch the lunar eclipse?
👉 Absolutely! Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are perfectly safe to view with the naked eye. No special glasses are needed.
📌 Conclusion
The Total Lunar Eclipse of September 7–8, 2025, will be a moment of awe and wonder — a Blood Moon rising in all its glory. Visible across India, this rare event is both a scientific marvel and a spiritual milestone.
While traditions guide us to observe Sutak with discipline, the deeper essence of an eclipse is about pause, renewal, and attunement with cosmic rhythm. Whether you view it as a breathtaking spectacle, a time for prayer, or a moment of self-reflection, this eclipse offers all of us a chance to connect — with the universe, and with ourselves.