On September 7-8, a total lunar eclipse, sometimes known as a “Blood Moon,” will happen. This will be an amazing occurrence that will amaze skywatchers all around the world. During this unusual event, Earth will move exactly between the Sun and the Moon, generating a shadow that will make the surface of the Moon look red-orange. Many portions of Asia and Western Australia will be able to see the eclipse in its entirety. portions of Europe, Africa, eastern Australia, and New Zealand will only be able to see part of it.
What is the “Blood Moon” effect?
Rayleigh scattering is what makes the Moon look so beautiful and crimson during a total lunar eclipse. When sunlight hits the Moon, lesser wavelengths of light, like blue and violet, are scattered away, and longer wavelengths, like red and orange, are bent toward the Moon. This is the same thing that makes the sun rise and set red. The reddish light that bends around our globe lights up the Moon, making it sparkle in beautiful shades of red.
When and Where to Watch in India
This eclipse is going to be one of the most apparent in years. With clear skies, it will be possible to see from anyplace on Earth’s night side, and around 85% of the world’s population will be able to witness at least some of the event. The Moon will be high in the sky for people in India, making it a great time to watch it.
The eclipse will be seen in all parts of India, such as
North India: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Lucknow
Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Pune are in West India.
Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kochi are all in South India.
Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati are in East India.
Bhopal, Nagpur, and Raipur are in central India.
To see the finest, you should locate a place distant from city lights, like a rooftop, patio, or open field, to cut down on light pollution.
Important Times for India
The totality phase of this eclipse will run for an astonishing 82 minutes, making it one of the most stunning lunar eclipses of the decade.
The eclipse starts at 8:58 PM IST on September 7.
Totality (the Blood Moon phase) lasts from 11:00 PM IST on September 7 to 12:22 AM IST on September 8.
The eclipse concludes at 2:25 AM IST on September 8.
How to See
You can safely look at a lunar eclipse with your bare eyes, unlike a solar eclipse. You don’t need any protective gear. You can use binoculars or a telescope to get a better look at the Moon’s surface and the gorgeous red gradient.
If you want to take pictures of the event, it’s best to use a DSLR camera or a current smartphone on a tripod. To get the amazing details, set the camera to manual focus, use a long exposure (1–2 seconds), and an ISO of 400–800. You can even make a time-lapse video of the eclipse as it happens.
Astronomy apps like Stellarium or SkySafari can help you find the Moon in the night sky in real time.