Blood Moon 2025: India Watches Rare Total Lunar Eclipse in Awe

On the night of September 7, 2025, people across India looked up to witness a rare and magical event, the total lunar eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon. As the moon slowly slipped into Earth’s shadow, it turned a glowing copper-red, leaving everyone mesmerised. The best part was that no special glasses or filters were required. All one had to do was step outside, look up, and watch the show for those who couldn’t; free livestreams and live updates ensured that nobody missed the experience. Social media platforms like X were abuzz with excitement, as thousands of users shared their photos, videos, and thoughts.

Timings of the Eclipse in India

In India, the eclipse timings were carefully followed by sky-gazers:

• Eclipse began: 8:58 p.m. IST (September 7)
• Shadow started covering the moon: 9:57 p.m. IST
• Full eclipse (Totality): 10:00 p.m. to 11:22 p.m. IST
• Peak moment: 11:48 p.m. IST
• Eclipse ended: 1:25 a.m. IST (September 8)

The totality phase lasted 82 minutes, making it one of the longest in recent years. By 11:01 p.m., the moon was fully inside Earth’s shadow and glowing in its striking copper-red colour.

Influencers Bringing the Beauty to Audiences Online

On the night of the Blood Moon, influencers too couldn’t resist capturing the rare sight. @suganography, an IT professional and hobbyist photographer from Chennai, shared a post asking followers if the celestial show was “worth the hype,” crediting his own videography and photography skills. He shared, It was my first experience capturing the Blood Moon with a proper setup, and it was truly amazing to witness it live through the camera. The naked eye couldn’t do justice to the red transition of the moon, as it appeared much paler in person. I had to push the ISO to the maximum, which didn’t work out well for videos, but the photos managed to capture some details. The sky wasn’t very clear either, with passing clouds disrupting the timing, but I still tried my best with the shots I could take ❤️

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Meanwhile, @dileepfeeds, known for tech, movie, and sports updates, put up a glowing post saying “Blood Moon Lights Up The Sky Tonight 🌕✨💕”, inviting his audience to stay tuned for more such trending updates.

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Why the Moon Turned Red

A lunar eclipse happens when Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the lunar surface. During the deeper phase, called the umbra, sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere bends and filters out blue light. What reaches the moon is the reddish-orange glow, creating the dramatic Blood Moon effect.

This time, the red shade appeared even brighter because the atmosphere was relatively clear of volcanic dust or heavy particles, allowing a clearer, glowing hue.

Netizens Share Stunning Photos and Thoughts

The Blood Moon of 2025 soon became a topic of discussion on social media. People shared photos, science facts, and even poetry. Here are some of the best reactions:

• One user wrote: “My first lunar eclipse since 2017, and that one was just partial. Damn, 8 years! It looks so gorgeous tonight. Hate my camera though, and hate myself more for not using the telescope.”
• Another posted poetic lines: “When the sun of love rises, the light of the moon fades. Look up in the sky, it’s a full moon today!”
• An observer explained the science: “This is called a Blood Moon because the full moon passes through Earth’s umbral shadow, appearing reddish due to sunlight refracted by the atmosphere. About 85% of the world could see it.”
• Its beauty moved many. “Tonight’s lunar eclipse feels like a dream painted in the sky. The moon glowing in its rare beauty fills my heart with awe and joy.”
• Others kept it lighthearted: “Nature is dropping a better show than Netflix tonight,” joked one, while another teased, “Everyone is talking about the moon like it’s going to pay our bills. Leave the moon alone.”

People also posted photo comparisons across timings, with one user noting their clicks at 10:57 p.m. and 12:35 a.m. Another chose to skip photos altogether, saying: “Watching the moon from the rooftop tonight but instead of clicking pics, I’m taking in the moment.”

Next Lunar Eclipse Date

For those who missed this rare September 2025 spectacle, there is good news. The next lunar eclipse will occur on March 2–3, 2026. Until then, Indians will have to be content with the stunning pictures and heartfelt posts from this Blood Moon night.