Total Lunar Eclipse: Will people in India witness the Blood Moon? Check time, date and other key details

A Total Lunar Eclipse is set to occur on March 14, 2025. During this event, the Earth will align perfectly with the Sun, causing the Moon to pass through Earth's shadow and take on a reddish hue, commonly known as a "Blood Moon."

Unfortunately, this total lunar eclipse will not be visible from India, as it will take place during daylight hours.

Lunar Eclipse in India:

The next total lunar eclipse visible in India is set for September 7, 2025. This event will be observable across the country, offering a spectacular view of the celestial phenomenon. While the total lunar eclipse on March 14, 2025, will not be visible from India, skywatchers can look forward to witnessing this breathtaking event in September.

Lunar Eclipse 2025: Where will the Blood Moon be visible?

• North America
• South America
• Europe's West
• Africa's west

Eclipse Timing:

• Penumbral Eclipse Begins: 11:56 PM ET on March 13, 2025
• Partial Eclipse Begins: 1:09 AM ET on March 14, 2025
• Total Eclipse Begins: 2:26 AM ET
• Maximum Eclipse: 2:55 AM ET
• Total Eclipse Ends: 3:31 AM ET
• Partial Eclipse Ends: 4:47 AM ET
• Penumbral Eclipse Ends: 6:02 AM ET

Viewing Tips:

• View the Sun through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer during the partial eclipse phases before and after totality.
  • As soon as you see even a little bit of the bright Sun reappear after totality, immediately put your eclipse glasses back on or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the Sun.
  • You can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection only when the Moon completely obscures the Sun’s bright face – during the brief and spectacular period known as totality. (You’ll know it’s safe when you can no longer see any part of the Sun through eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.)