Sat Sep 06 11:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Total Lunar Eclipse to Grace India on September 7, 2025**

**New Delhi, [Date]** – Skywatchers across India are in for a treat as the second and final lunar eclipse of 2025 is set to occur on September 7th. This total lunar eclipse will be visible in all states of India, offering a spectacular celestial event for astronomy enthusiasts.

While a lunar eclipse is a natural astronomical phenomenon, it holds significance in astrology as well. Notably, this eclipse coincides with Pitru Paksha, a rare occurrence happening after 100 years. It is a total lunar eclipse, occurring in the zodiac sign of Aquarius (ruled by Saturn) and the Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra (ruled by Jupiter).

The penumbral stage of the eclipse will begin at 8:59 PM on September 7th, but the “Sutak Kaal,” a period considered inauspicious in Hinduism, will commence nine hours before the start of the partial eclipse – at 12:57 PM. The partial eclipse will begin at 9:58 PM on the same day and conclude at 1:26 AM on September 8th. The peak of the eclipse, when the moon is completely within Earth’s umbral shadow, will occur at 11:42 PM. The total duration of the eclipse will be 3 hours and 28 minutes.

The eclipse will not only be visible in India but also in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Fiji, and parts of Antarctica.

Astrologically, this lunar eclipse is significant due to the positions of various planets. The eclipse will begin in the Shatabhisha Nakshatra (ruled by Rahu) and end in the Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra. Key planets like the Sun, Saturn, and Jupiter will be in a major conjunction during the eclipse. This eclipse also involves Rahu, the Moon, the Sun (due to Sunday being the day of the eclipse), and Mars (as 2025 is considered the year of Mars), and Ketu (due to the date of the eclipse).

Astrologers suggest that this eclipse could have a significant impact on India’s political landscape and administration. It is also believed that natural disasters like floods and heavy rainfall, especially in mountainous regions, are more likely to occur around the time of a full moon eclipse. The effects may be felt by both humans and animals.

**Precautions During Sutak Kaal**

According to traditional beliefs, during the Sutak Kaal, it is advised to abstain from consuming food and avoid negative activities. Spiritual contemplation, meditation, and chanting of mantras are recommended. It’s also a custom to add Tulsi (holy basil) leaves to leftover food during the eclipse.

**Recommended Actions During the Eclipse**

During the lunar eclipse, chanting mantras is considered highly beneficial. After the eclipse, it is customary to take a bath and donate to the poor, and offer clothes and Dakshina to priests in temples. Donating grass to cows, grains to birds, and clothes to those in need is believed to bring multiple blessings.

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