Chandra Grahan 2025 In India Date And Time: The second and last Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse of 2025 will occur this week -- September 7 (Sunday). Chandra Grahan will be visible
across the world. Chandra Grahan occurs when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, thus blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon's surface. This will be a total lunar eclipse.
Chandra Grahan 2025 Start Time, End Time, Duration
On September 7, 2025, the lunar eclipse will start at 9:58 PM IST, reach its maximum at 11:42 PM IST, and end at 1:26 AM IST on September 8, 2025. The total duration of the eclipse will be 3 hours and 28 minutes.
Will Chandra Grahan 2025 Be Visible in India or Not?
Chandra Grahan will be visible in India. People can watch the celestial event with the naked eye during the night on September 7.
Where will the lunar eclipse be visible in India?
- Central India: Bhopal, Nagpur, Raipur
- North India: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow
- West India: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune
- East India: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati
- South India: Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi
Chandra Grahan 2025 Sutak Kaal
According to the Drik Panchang, Chandra Grahan Sutak Kaal will start 9 hours before the start of the lunar eclipse. It means that the Sutak Kaal start time will be 12:58 PM IST on September 7. Chandra Grahan Sutak Kaal will end at 1:26 AM on September 8.
Chandra Grahan 2025: How to Watch?
A Chandra Grahan, or lunar eclipse, is completely safe to watch with the naked eye.
- Choose a dark spot away from city lights.
- Arrive early to see the Moon slowly move into Earth's shadow.
- Use binoculars or a telescope for more details.
- Dress warmly and pack some snacks, as the event may last past midnight.
Earlier on March 14, a total lunar eclipse had occurred, but it was not visible in India because it was daytime in the country. The lunar eclipse was visible in America, Western Europe, Western Africa and the North and South Atlantic Ocean.
Later in September, a Surya Grahan, or solar eclipse, will occur. It will be the last eclipse of 2025. The partial solar eclipse will occur between September 21 and 22, and those in India won’t get to witness it.
