Mark your calendars for September 7–8, 2025, when the night sky will be bathed in a deep crimson glow during the second and final total lunar eclipse of the year—famously called a Blood Moon. This celestial event will last over five hours, with 82 minutes of full totality, making it one of the longest and most dramatic lunar eclipses in recent years. Best Places to View the Eclipse If you're in any of the following regions, you're in for a spectacular show: - India (including Kerala): Full visibility from 11:00 PM to 12:22 AM IST - China, Russia, Central Asia: Excellent viewing conditions - Western Australia: Totality from 1:30 to 2:52 AM AWST - Eastern Africa: Especially good views in Cairo (8:30–9:52 PM EEST) and Cape Town (7:30–8:52 PM SAST) - Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, Antarctica: Also favorable zones Unfortunately, North America will miss the total phase, except for a partial glimpse from the western tip of Alaska. In Western Europe, viewers may catch the eclipse just as the moon rises. Global Timing Snapshot - Total Eclipse Duration: 5:30 PM to 6:52 PM GMT - Entire Eclipse Window: 3:28 PM to 8:55 PM GMT How to Watch - No special equipment needed—safe to view with the naked eye - For cloudy skies or remote viewers, the Virtual Telescope Project in Italy will stream the eclipse live starting around 5:45 PM UTC This Blood Moon is not just a visual treat—it’s a reminder of the cosmic rhythms that connect us all.
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