Total Lunar Eclipse on September 7–8, 2025: Timings, Visibility & Vedic Significance
A rare and powerful Total Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) will occur on the night of 7th September 2025, visible in New Delhi and many parts of India. For spiritual seekers, astrology enthusiasts, and ritual observers, this celestial event holds immense significance. Below are the essential scientific details, Sutak timings, astrological notes, and simple do’s and don’ts.
Lunar Eclipse in India – Key Timings (New Delhi)
Date: Night of Sunday, 7th September 2025 to early morning of 8th September 2025
Type: Total Lunar Eclipse
Visibility: Visible to the naked eye in New Delhi and many parts of India
Eclipse Phases and Timings (IST)
- First Penumbral Contact: 08:59 PM
- First Umbral Contact: 09:58 PM
- Total Phase Begins: 11:01 PM
- Maximum Eclipse: 11:42 PM
- Total Phase Ends: 12:22 AM (Sep 8)
- Last Umbral Contact: 01:26 AM (Sep 8)
- Last Penumbral Contact: 02:24 AM (Sep 8)
Eclipse Duration & Magnitude
- Total Duration of Eclipse: 5 hours 24 minutes
- Total Phase Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes
- Partial Phase Duration: 3 hours 28 minutes
- Magnitude: 1.36 (Umbral), 2.34 (Penumbral)
Sutak Period Timings
In Vedic tradition, the Sutak period is a spiritually sensitive window beginning before the eclipse and ending once it concludes. Auspicious activities are generally avoided.
- General Public: Begins 12:19 PM (Sep 7) – Ends 01:26 AM (Sep 8)
- Children, Elderly, Sick: Begins 06:36 PM (Sep 7) – Ends 01:26 AM (Sep 8)
Religious & Vedic Significance
According to Hindu scriptures, a lunar eclipse occurs when Rahu or Ketu obstruct the Moon’s path, creating energetic turbulence that may affect the mind, emotions, and physical well-being. Mantra japa, meditation, and charity are encouraged; eating, cooking, or starting new activities during Sutak are avoided. Only umbral eclipses are considered spiritually significant—this is a Total Lunar Eclipse and thus holds ritual importance where visible.
Dos and Don’ts During Lunar Eclipse
- Chant mantras (e.g., Om Namah Shivaya, Chandra Gayatri, Maha Mrityunjaya)
- Practice silent meditation, japa, introspection
- Take a ritual bath before and after the eclipse
- Donate food, clothes, or essentials after the eclipse
- Avoid: Eating/cooking during Sutak, starting new tasks or signing documents, watching the eclipse directly (especially for pregnant women), arguments or negative speech
Chandra Grahan & Astrology
A total lunar eclipse can coincide with emotional releases or closures depending on where the eclipsed Moon falls in your birth chart. This eclipse occurs during an Aquarius Moon transit and may be more impactful for Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, and Scorpio Moon signs.
Conclusion
The Total Lunar Eclipse of 7th–8th September 2025 is both an astronomical spectacle and a spiritually charged moment. Observed mindfully, it can support inner cleansing, insight, and karmic release.
