Night Turns Scarlet on 7 September: Witness the Lunar Eclipse in India Like Never Before

National News: The second full lunar eclipse of this year, which is called 'Blood Moon' in common colloquial, will start from 11 pm on September 7 to 12:22 pm on September 8. During this time the moon will be completely in the shade of the Earth, and its color will appear dark red. The eclipse will begin around 10:01 am with a penumbral shade from the outer part of the moon.

Where can the eclipse be seen

This astronomical event will be seen most clearly in the countries of Asia, especially in India and China. In addition, a complete eclipse will also appear in East Africa and Western Australia. In Europe and other parts of Africa, people will be able to see only a partial eclipse. This scene will not be fully visible in most parts of America.

Eclipse safely

Contrary to solar eclipses, lunar eclipses can be seen with the bare eye. If the sky is clean and the location is appropriate, it can be seen without any equipment. This phenomenon is not only safe for astronomers but also provides an extremely attractive and amazing experience.

Astronomical importance

This is the second full lunar eclipse of this year; the first took place in March. It is also a preparation opportunity for astronomers, as there will be a rare full solar eclipse in Europe on 12 August 2026 next year. In Spain it will appear in a strip of about 160 km, although cities like Madrid and Barcelona will not be able to see a complete solar eclipse.

Why does the moon look red

According to Ryan Milligan, an astronomer at Queen's University Belfast, the moon appears red as the Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light, while the red light reaches the moon directly. He said that due to this process the moon is seen as a 'blood moon.'

A blood moon is not only amazing from an astronomical point of view, but it also gives an opportunity to understand the secrets of the universe. Those interested in astronomy would not like to miss it.