Lunar Eclipse 2025 LIVE Updates: Partial Lunar Eclipse Begins, Blood Moon To Be Visible In Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru Around 11 PM

Partial lunar eclipse seen from Kolkata, West Bengal. (Screengrab: ANI)

The partial lunar eclipse can be seen in the sky across Indian cities, including Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Guwahati and Lucknow, among others. See visual from Guwahati, Assam. (Credit: ANI),

#WATCH | Guwahati, Assam | The partial phase of the Total #LunarEclipse begins pic.twitter.com/Q5vCFfuZhR, — ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2025

The partial lunar eclipse begins as the Moon enters the umbral shadow of the Earth.

"India is going to witness a total lunar eclipse. This eclipse will start at 8:58 pm. Its colour will become red at around 11. So this eclipse is also known as the Red Blood Moon. This is going to be the last lunar eclipse of this year," says Prerna Chandra, Programming Manager of Nehru Planetarium.

NASA shares pics of the Moon seen in its full glory today.,

It’s a full moon today! 🌕

Skywatchers in most of Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia may also see a lunar eclipse, or Blood Moon. Totality will begin around 1730 UTC and last for about 82 minutes.

No matter where you are, you can learn how eclipses work: https://t.co/qt42ek6ojZ pic.twitter.com/pxXFRnSjUE, — NASA (@NASA) September 7, 2025

The partial lunar eclipse will begin at 9.57 PM today and will end at 1.26 AM on September 8. The partial eclipse will commence shortly as the moon moves closer to the umbral shadow of the Earth.  

The temples of Badrinath and Kedarnath, along with all subordinate shrines under the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), remain closed as the lunar eclipse or the Chandra Grahan is underway. The temples were shut at 12:58 pm when the 'Sutak' period began. They shrines will reopen for devotees on the morning of September 8, following the purification rituals.

Astrologer Pandit Purushottam Gaud says the lunar eclipse will mark the beginning of the 'Shraddha Paksha', a ritual performed to honour the deceased souls of ancestors. He states that it is a good time for charity.

The doors of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple atop Tirumala near Tirupati and all major temples in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were closed on Sunday due to lunar eclipse. The priests closed the doors of the temples after performing rituals. They will be re-opened early Monday after purification rituals. 

The Moon has entered the penumbral shadow of the Earth, marking the beginning of the 82-minute long lunar eclipse. 

The penumbral lunar eclipse will begin shortly, at 8:58 PM today. The partial eclipse will begin almost an hour later around 9:57 PM.

The total lunar eclipse will peak at 11.48 PM today, September 7, and will go on for the next 48 minutes.  

The Lunar Eclipse or the Chandra Grahan is associated with astrological and mythological beliefs in India.

- Many ancient cultures saw lunar eclipses as omens of change or warnings from the gods.
- In Hindu mythology, it is believed that the demon Rahu swallows the Moon during Chandra Grahan.
- Many people fast or avoid eating during an eclipse.
- Pregnant women are asked to avoid going outside as it may affect the unborn child. (no scientific proof exists)
- Ritual Baths and Mantras: People often take a bath and chant mantras after the eclipse for purification.

The world will witness a rare celestial spectacle today as the sky turns red at night. The blood moon will be visible to the naked eye as the total lunar eclipse occurs today. A total lunar eclipse takes place when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow across the lunar surface. A reddish hue is cast at the moon during this period. 

All temples in the Uttarakhand, including those of the Char Dham, will remain closed on Sunday during the Sutak Kaal, an inauspicious period. The Sutak Kaal began at 12:57 PM, nine hours before the eclipse.

As per astrology, a Chandra Grahan or lunar eclipse is believed to bring intense energy shifts, making it especially powerful for meditation, mantra chanting and performing spiritual practices. Below are the powerful mantras to recite during this lunar eclipse below:

- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Chandra Beej Mantra
- Gayatri Mantra
- Vishnu Mantra
- Durga Mantra

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In astrology, a Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse is considered to be a significant astronomical event, as it has a direct impact on relationships, mental peace and health. A Chandra Grahan is believed to be a time of intense energy shifts and hence, it might have a direct impact on each zodiac sign differently. The total lunar eclipse in September 2025 can trigger emotional imbalance, family stress or health issues for each zodiac sign differently. Check out the Chandra Grahan 2025 effects on zodiac signs. Read More

The Blood moon will be visible after the lunar eclipse begins around 8:58 PM today, September 7, 2025. It will be visible from the penumbral phase till 2.25 AM on September 8, when the eclipse ends.

The timings of the lunar eclipse will vary across regions

UK: Sept 7, 7:30 pm – 7:52 pm

France: Sept 7, 7:30 pm – 8:52 pm

South Africa: Sept 7, 7:30 pm – 8:52 pm

Turkey/Egypt/Nairobi: Sept 7, 8:30 pm – 9:52 pm

Iran: Sept 7, 9:00 pm – 10:22 pm

India: Sept 7, 11:00 pm – Sept 8, 12:22 am

China: Sept 8, 1:30 am – 2:52 am

According to space scientist Dr Suvendu Patnaik, the next total lunar eclipse will occur next year, on March 3, 2026.

Senior Planetarium Engineer at Nehru Planetarium, OP Gupta, clears the misconception around watching a lunar eclipse: "People can watch it easily. There will be no harm to the eyes. There is nothing to fear. There is no need to take precautions. You can even eat and drink during it. There has been a misconception for many years that food spoils during an eclipse. Nothing of the sort happens."

Space Scientist Dr Suvendu Patnaik says the lunar eclipse will be visible to the naked eye across India if the skies are clear. Clouds may hamper visibility in certain parts of the country. "The current eclipse is a long duration eclipse which can be seen through naked eye throughout India if there is a cloudless sky," he says. 

• Penumbral eclipse begins at 8:58 PM, September 7
• Partial eclipse begins at 9:57 PM
• Total eclipse begins at 11:01 PM
• Maximum eclipse will be seen around 11:42 PM
• Total eclipse will end around 12:23 AM, September 8
• Partial eclipse ends around 1:26 AM
• Penumbral eclipse ends at 2:25 AM

Delhiites will get to witness a total lunar eclipse tonight. In Delhi, the penumbral lunar eclipse will begin at 8.58 pm. The partial eclipse will begin at around 9.57 pm. The eclipse will peak at 11.48 pm and last for 48 minutes. Former Director of MP Birla Planetarium, Dr Devi Prasad Duari said, "Everyone should see this lunar eclipse because the scene of this great global event is mesmerising. No one should have any fear that something can go wrong during the lunar eclipse. Everyone should see this event because it reminds us of the Sun, Moon and Earth, which we do not think about every day."