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Spectacle & Timing

The year’s final lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) is set for the night of September 7–8, 2025, visible prominently across India and much of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia IndiatimesThe Times of India+1Wikipedia. In India, the eclipse begins around 21:58 IST, peaks at 23:41, and ends near 1:26 AM, lasting approximately 3 to 3.5 hours IndiatimesThe Times of India+1AajTakAmar UjalaThe Economic TimesLive Hindustan.

Cultural & Religious Significance

This eclipse holds deep spiritual weight— coinciding with Pitru Paksha and Bhadrapada Poornima, it demands observance of Sutak rituals, which begin ~9 hours before the eclipse and impose restrictions on cooking, worship, and other auspicious activities IndiatimesNavbharat TimesAajTakAmar UjalaThe Times of IndiaThe Economic Times. Astrologically, many communities advise rituals like prayers, charity, meditation, and fasting to harness spiritual benefits IndiatimesNavbharat TimesMaharashtra TimesThe Economic Times. Specific dos and don’ts include: staying indoors, avoiding sharp tools, abstaining from cooking, refraining from temple visits, and expecting special precautions for pregnant women The Economic TimesIndiatimeswww.ndtv.com.

Horoscopic Insights

Astrologers link the eclipse in Aquarius (Kumbh) and Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra, with favorable outcomes predicted for signs such as Aries, Taurus, Virgo, Sagittarius, while others are urged caution IndiatimesThe Times of India. In contrast, some horoscopes highlight challenges for Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Aquarius—including financial, health, relational, and career stress Navbharat TimesVijay KarnatakaSamayam TeluguI am Gujarat. Remedies range from mantra recitations to offerings and strategic charity, tailored to one’s zodiac sign Maharashtra TimesSamayam Telugu+1Navbharat Times.

Science & Observation Tips

Astronomically, this is a Blood Moon caused by Earth’s shadow coating the Moon in red light (via atmospheric scattering of long-wavelength light) ET Now Swadeshwww.ndtv.com. The totality lasts about 82 minutes The Economic TimesThe Times of India+1Wikipedia. Seeing it requires no special eyewear—it’s completely safe for naked-eye viewing The Times of IndiaET Now SwadeshThe Indian Express. Best viewing spots in India include Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and other cities renowned for clear skies and open views Jagranjosh.com.

Summary

On September 7–8, 2025, expect a dramatic Blood Moon—a total lunar eclipse rich in both visual wonder and tradition. Visible across India from 9:58 PM to 1:26 AM, it's enveloped in ritual significance with Sutak observances, astrological implications, health precautions, and cultural practices. Scientifically dazzling and spiritually heavy, it's an event that harmonizes wonder and belief across the nation.

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