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Sagar Watch News/ A spectacular celestial show is set to unfold tonight, Sunday, September 7, as the world witnesses the longest lunar eclipse since 2022.
The phenomenon will be visible across India, as well as much of Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe—covering nearly 85% of the global population.
Explaining the science behind the event, National Award-winning science communicator Sarika Gharu said that a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the lunar surface.
“During this time, red light waves pass through Earth’s atmosphere and reach the Moon, giving it a deep reddish hue—commonly known as the Blood Moon,” she said.
According to Sarika, the eclipse will begin with a partial phase at 9:57 PM IST, followed by the total lunar eclipse starting at 11:00 PM. The total phase—when the Moon appears blood-red—will last until 12:22 AM, before gradually shifting back to a partial eclipse and ending at 1:26 AM.
The totality, or the fully eclipsed period, will last 1 hour and 22 minutes, making it the longest since the November 2022 lunar eclipse, which lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes.
The best part? No telescopes, glasses, or special equipment are required. The eclipse can be observed with the naked eye by simply looking up at the night sky.
Eclipse Timings (IST):
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Partial Eclipse Begins: 9:57 PM
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Total Eclipse Begins: 11:00 PM
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Maximum Eclipse: 11:41 PM
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Total Eclipse Ends: 12:22 AM
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Partial Eclipse Ends: 1:26 AM
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