Lunar Eclipse 2025: Will “Blood Moon” be visible in India? Check the date, time, how to watch

On the occasion of the Festival of Colors, Holi, the sky on March 14th is illuminated by a spectacular red -colored moon, also called Blood Moon. This entire lunar eclipse returns after almost three years, with the previous one takes place in 2022 and offers a breathtaking view of the moon in a reddish shade.

Moon eclipse 2025: Can it be seen in India?

Since this phenomenon will occur in India during the day, it will not be visible in the country. “The lunar eclipse will be visible in America, Western Europe, West Africa and in the north and South Atlantic.” Pti reported, Dr. Rajendra Prakash Gupt, superintendent of the Jiwaji based in Ujjain.

Moon eclipse 2025: Where will it be visible?

Only certain regions of the world can experience this heavenly event in its full fame. The people in North and South America will experience the entire solar eclipse, which is expected to take more than 65 minutes.

Like per PtiGupt said: “The full lunar eclipse will also be visible in other countries of Asia as well as in Europe, Antarctica, Western Pacific, Australia and the Indian Ocean region.”

What is a total lunar eclipse?

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the earth fits directly between the sun and the moon and throws its shadow completely over the moon.

During this event, the moon can apparently take on a reddish color, which is often referred to as “blood moon” because the earth's atmosphere scattered sunlight, with the longer wavelengths (red and orange) being lifted through.

This drops the shadow of the earth on the moon, which means that the moon surface is illuminated by this reddish light. A total lunar eclipse is a breathtaking heavenly phenomenon that is visible from anywhere on earth where the moon is above the horizon during the solar eclipse.

How can you see total lunar eclipse?

Ind a clear place: Choose a location away from urban lights with a unhindered view of the sky to get the best view of the solar eclipse.

Use a binoculars or a telescope (optional): While the solar eclipse is visible to the naking eye, binoculars or a telescope can improve experience and offer a more precise view of the surface of the moon.

During this event, the moon can apparently take on a reddish color, which is often referred to as “blood moon”.

No special glasses need: In contrast to solar eclipses, you do not need any special glasses for a lunar eclipse, as it is certain to watch with the naked eye.