Lunar Eclipse over Mohali, India

Image Title: Glow of a red Ruby

Copyright: Sh Surinder Singh, AJ Sing

Date image was taken: September 07, 2025

Location: Mohali, Punjab, India

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: This eclipse was captured with Meade 12" telescope and Canon mirrorless camera.
This striking image captures the Moon during the September 7th lunar eclipse as seen from Mohali, Punjab, India. The Earth’s shadow paints the lunar surface in deep red hues, a result of sunlight scattering through Earth’s atmosphere and refracting into the umbra. At the same time, the brilliant glare of the uneclipsed portion creates a dramatic contrast, emphasizing the geometry of the event.

Lunar eclipses are visible to anyone on the night side of Earth when they occur, making them one of the most accessible celestial spectacles. Unlike solar eclipses, they can be safely viewed with the naked eye, connecting observers across continents under the same reddish glow of Earth’s shadow.

Name: AJ Singh