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Blood Moon March 2025: Total date of the lunar eclipse, time and visibility in India?

Lunar Eclipse, a remarkable natural spectacle, will take place on March 14, 2025, which summarizes with Holi, the celebration of the colors. This lunar eclipse is referred to as “Blood Moon”, the moon becomes dramatically purple. The earth runs exactly between the sun and the moon during this astronomical event and creates a profound shadow that rotates the moon surface purple and copper.
This heavenly event is very expected for the Skywatchers, but this should be noted that this lunar eclipse will not be visible in India.

Can the blood moon be seen in India?

India Skywatchers should know that unfortunately it will not be visible in India and that people cannot experience this. “The lunar eclipse will be visible in Australia, Europe, West Africa, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic Ocean and North and South America.”
Therefore, millions of people around the world can experience an astonishing night sky experience, while Indian Stargazers lose their prospect.

Why does the moon become red?

When the earth runs directly between the sun and the moon during one Total morulatory eclipseIt is known as a blood moon. The moon appears reddish because the atmosphere of the earth scattered the blue light with a shorter wavelength and longer red and orange light can reach the surface of the lunar.
Sunlight that leads through the atmosphere of our planet is scattered because the moon is covered by the shadow of the earth. Longer light wavelengths (orange and red), while shorter (violet and blue) are filtered out. Bright sunrises and sunsets are a result of this similar process.

A rare heavenly event

Total lunar eclipses do not occur every year, and if this is the case, they are only visible to part of the world. This is something very special because it coincides with the full Wurmmond, the third and last full moon of winter.
People are recommended to mark their calendars and step outside in order to observe this amazing spectacular phenomenon of Blood Moon in March. For those who are lucky enough to be in the right places, the blood moon of 2025 is a sight.

When will the blood moon appear?

After a few websites, the lunar eclipse occurs in five phases between 11:57 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Edt (03:57 to 10:00 UTC). At 2:26 a.m. Edt, the moon reaches its visually spectacular phase – totality – when it is completely enclosed in the shadows of the earth.

How can you watch the blood moon?

In contrast to a solar eclipse that requires safety glasses, a lunar eclipse is completely safe to see the naked eye. To gain the best experience, however, think of these tips:
Check the weatherThe cloud cover can cover the solar eclipse, so keep an eye on the predictions.
Light pollution can stretch the effect of the solar eclipse and go to a place of urban lights.

  • Use binoculars or a telescope

While the solar eclipse is visible to the mere eye, the enlargement can produce details of the moon surface.


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