India, Sept. 6 -- India will witness one of the most spectacular astronomical events of the decade - a total lunar eclipse - on the night of September 7-8. It is this year's second and final lunar eclipse. Popularly known as a Blood Moon, this celestial phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow that gives the lunar surface a deep red glow. The eclipse will begin taking shape around 8:57 pm IST, with the rare Blood Moon phase unfolding from 11 pm to 12:22 am on September 8, lasting around 82 minutes and offering a rare and vivid spectacle for sky-watchers nationwide.

The rare event will also be visible from parts of Europe, Africa, eastern Australia, and New Zealand, but will not be visible to ...