Overview

• Across India the eclipse runs from the penumbral start at 8:58 pm IST, partial at 9:57 pm, totality from 11:01 pm to 12:23 am, and concludes around 2:25 am on September 8.
• In the UK the Moon rises already in eclipse with peak viewing around 7:33 pm BST and visibility until about 9:55 pm, favoring clear eastern horizons and high viewpoints.
• Astronomers say roughly 85% of the global population can see at least part of the event across Asia, Africa, Australia and parts of Europe, with most of the Americas missing out.
• The Moon’s red hue results from sunlight refracted through Earth’s atmosphere that scatters blue light, and the event is safe to watch with the naked eye, though binoculars or a telescope can help.
• Public viewing and livestreams are planned across India, including COSMOS‑Mysuru’s registered event in Mysuru and JVP’s program in Pune, with a POEC webpage aggregating locations and links.