The lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan on September 7 will be visible in India, and this will be the last and second lunar eclipse of the year 2025. This year’s Chandra Grahan is known as the Chandra Grahan 2025 which is only the second and final eclipse of 2025. Apart from being a wonder of nature, there’s great astrological importance for lunar eclipses according to Indian culture.
Where to View it September 7 Chandra Grahan 😱
The lunar eclipse of September 7 can be observed from all the states of India and from regions over Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North & South America, Fiji Antarctica. This time, it is considered a very great special eclipse since after nearly 100 years it has fallen in the period of Pitru Paksha. It will be in Aquarius ‘ Kumbh Rashi ’ which is ‘ Shani ’ associated with ‘Purvabhadra’ Nakshatra and ruled by ‘Jupiter’.
In addition to this, the particular phenomenon will be emphasized due to the complete solar conjuncture with three planets: the Sun, Saturn, and Jupiter now in one line.
Timings of Lunar Eclipse 2025 in India Penumbral phase begins: 8:59 PM (Sept 7) Eclipse begins (Umbral phase): 9:58 PM (Sept 7) Total lunar eclipse peak: 11:42 PM (Sept 7) Eclipse ends: 1:26 AM (Sept 8)➡️ Total duration: 3 hours 28 minutes Sutak Kaal Prohibited Period
For complete lunar eclipse Sutak starts 9 hours before the umbra period starts.
Sutak starts: 12:57 PM (Sept 7)
Sutak ends: 1:26 AM (Sept 8, after eclipse)
During the period of Sutak, it is an instruction from Hinduism to avoid actions such as eating, cooking and religious rituals.
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Astrological Significance of Chandra Grahan 2025
This eclipse is said to bear great cosmic energy by which astrological strength is felt within a period of 3 months before and after the actual day it happens. The beginning of the eclipse takes place at Shatabhisha Nakshatra (associated with Rahu) and ends at Purvabhadra Nakshatra (ruled by Jupiter). A combination of Rahu, Moon, Sun, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars makes this an intense eclipse in terms of astrology. As it falls on a Sunday too – the day governed by the sun – solar influence is highlighted.
Numerologically, falls on the 7th, and 7 is ruled by Ketu.
Chandra Grahan 2025, taking place on September 7 will be remembered as not only an inspiring astronomical sight but also a very meaningful astrological incident due to extremely rare planetary alignments.