Rare Total Lunar Eclipse Captivates India; Next Appearance in 2028

Sunday saw people across India, from Ladakh to Tamil Nadu, turning their gaze to the sky to witness a remarkable total lunar eclipse. The Earth’s shadow began its transit across the moon at 9:57 PM. Despite intermittent cloud cover obscuring the celestial event in certain regions due to monsoon weather, the mesmerizing spectacle of the total lunar eclipse remained visible. At 11:01 PM on Sunday night, the Earth’s shadow completely enveloped the moon, causing it to appear a coppery red, showcasing the rare phenomenon of a total lunar eclipse. The total eclipse phase lasted for 82 minutes, from 11:01 PM to 12:23 AM. This was the final total lunar eclipse of the year. The entire lunar eclipse spanned 3 hours and 28 minutes. The last solar eclipse of the year will happen on September 21, 2025, during the new moon.