Skywatchers were stunned to witness a rare ‘blood moon’ on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) was visible across the country through naked eye. Here are some of the cities in India where astronomers and stargazers witnessed the blood moon in its full glory. See the pictures below!
Astronomers Mesmerised By The Blood Moon In India
Witnessing a blood moon is rare. Imagine the moon turning copperish-red and leaving you spellbound. This total lunar eclipse began with the penumbral phase at 8:58 pm, reached the partial phase by 9:57 pm, and gradually slipped deeper into Earth’s shadow. As per a report by Times Now, the moon entered its full lunar mode by 11:01 pm and turned coppery-red. Let’s see how it looked across different cities.
1. Thiruvananthapuram
An X user, @SumitHansd, posted beautiful images of the blood moon from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was honestly nature’s own show. The blood moon effect occurs when sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, scattering blue light and allowing only red wavelengths to illuminate the lunar surface.
2. Chennai
This rare celestial event had everyone in Chennai looking up at the sky. One X user, @Mukesh_Venky, wrote: “Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon) is happening right now! It’s clearly visible across all of India, including Chennai. Look up and witness this stunning celestial event!” while sharing pictures of the glowing red coloured moon.
3. Delhi
The lunar eclipse as seen from New Delhi was equally breathtaking. According to a report by Times Now, the total phase lasted 82 minutes, concluding at 12:23 a.m. The partial phase continued until 1:26 am and concluded at 2:25 am. Unlike solar eclipses, this one was safe to watch with the naked eye, binoculars, or telescopes.
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Other Cities Which Witnessed The Rare Phenomenon
4. Bengaluru
A stunning image of the blood moon sighted in Electronic City was shared on X by @saxenankur089.
5. Odisha
An X user, @draloke, uploaded a striking image of the red moon after the total eclipse at around 11:40 pm.
6. Kolkata
Videos and photos of the blood moon flooded social media handles from Kolkata, as well. This image was shared by @jabweleft on X.
According to the same report, this was the first total lunar eclipse visible from India since July 27, 2018. The next one isn’t expected until December 31, 2028. That makes this sighting truly special for skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts!
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Did you witness the blood moon from your city? Let us know!
Cover Image Courtesy: @saxenankur089/ X and @jabweleft/ X