The total lunar eclipse of 2025 will grace the skies tonight, offering a breathtaking celestial spectacle for stargazers. This rare event occurs when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the lunar surface and turning it into a reddish hue, popularly known as the ‘Blood Moon’.
Timings of the Lunar Eclipse
According to Priest Mahendra Nath, the eclipse will be visible from 9:57 pm to 1:26 am, with the penumbral phase beginning earlier at 8:58 pm. The peak of the eclipse will occur at 11:48 pm, lasting for about 48 minutes, confirmed OP Gupta, Senior Planetarium Engineer at Nehru Planetarium, Delhi.
Astrological Effects of the Eclipse
Astrologers believe the eclipse will strongly impact the Aquarius zodiac sign, urging natives to chant the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra to avoid negative health effects. Mahendra Nath advised people to avoid consuming food during the eclipse period, except for the elderly, sick, and pregnant women.
While Aquarius may face challenges, zodiac signs like Aries, Scorpio, and Sagittarius are expected to benefit from this cosmic event.
Scientific and Spiritual Perspectives
From a scientific perspective, the eclipse is a natural alignment of celestial bodies, while spiritually, it is regarded as a period of transformation and reflection in many cultures.
