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**Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse Thrills Skywatchers Across India and Beyond**
**New Delhi – September 8, 2025:** Stargazers across India and large swathes of Asia, Europe, and Africa were treated to a spectacular celestial display on Sunday night (September 7, 2025) – a total lunar eclipse, creating a mesmerizing “Blood Moon.” From Ladakh to Tamil Nadu, Indians turned their eyes to the sky to witness the rare phenomenon.
According to astronomical experts, this was the longest total lunar eclipse visible from India since 2022, and the first observable from all parts of the country since July 27, 2018.
The “Blood Moon,” named for the reddish hue the moon takes on during a total lunar eclipse, captivated viewers around the globe. Images flooded social media showing the eclipsed moon rising over iconic landmarks, including the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Athena goddess statue in Athens, and mosques in Cape Town. Other images showed the moon in Lucknow, Baghdad, Bhubaneswar, the West Bank, Mangaluru, New Delhi, Jakarta, and Germany, as well as a partial lunar eclipse in Moscow.
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