Skywatchers Gear Up for 5-Hour Lunar Eclipse in Pune
Pune, 6th September 2025: Stargazers across India will be treated to a celestial spectacle on Sunday night as the last lunar eclipse of the year becomes visible from every corner of the country. Astronomy experts have called it a rare opportunity, since the next such event will only occur on March 3, 2026.
According to scientists, the eclipse will begin around 8.58 pm and continue until 1.30 am, lasting for a total of 5 hours and 27 minutes. The eclipse will reach its peak at 1.26 am, when the moon will appear darkest in the Earth’s shadow.
“This is the biggest lunar eclipse of the year for India, and it will be a total lunar eclipse,” explained Arvind Paranjpye, director of Nehru Centre’s Planetarium in Mumbai. “If weather permits, people will be able to witness different phases of the event throughout the night. It’s one of the longest eclipses we’ve had in recent years.”
The lunar event will be visible not only from India but also from large parts of Asia, with some phases observable from Africa, Australia, and Europe. However, cloudy skies could dampen visibility in certain regions.
For enthusiasts in Pune, the eclipse can be viewed through telescopes at Kesariwada on Sunday night, where experts will guide visitors free of charge from 9.30 pm to 12.30 am.
Astronomers have urged people to take advantage of the rare chance to witness the cosmic phenomenon, which will not return for over six months.
