COSMOS-Mysuru to Host Special Event for Lunar Eclipse on Sept 7

Quick Summary

• Event: COSMOS-Mysuru and NIE IUCEE Student Chapter are hosting a special event on the occasion of the total lunar eclipse at DJB Ground, NIE South Campus, Vidyaranyapuram, Mysuru.
• Date & Time: Sunday,September 7,2025; from 8.30 p.m. to 11.45 p.m.
• Activities:

– Talk by COSMOS-mysuru’s Education and Outreach team about the total lunar eclipse.- Observation of the moon and eclipse through telescopes.

• Eclipse Timings:

– Eclipse begins at 8.58 p.m., partial phase starts at 9.57 p.m.- Totality from 11.01 p.m.,with maximum eclipse at 11.42 p.m.
– total phase ends at 12.23 a.m.; gradual end by 2.25 a.m.

• Special Notes:

– This is the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022; next similar event in India will be on December 31, 2028.
– Event is open to all but requires prior registration due to limited seating (Registration link).

• “Copper Moon” phenomenon explained: Earth’s shadow causes the red coloration during totality due to sunlight bending through Earth’s atmosphere-safe for viewing without eye protection.

Indian opinion Analysis

Cosmos-Mysuru’s event serves an vital purpose by engaging students and enthusiasts with an awe-inspiring celestial phenomenon-the longest total lunar eclipse since its predecessor in November of the year prior (2022). It bridges academic learning with real-world experiences that foster curiosity about astronomy among participants.

By providing telescopes for observation alongside expert talks from educators like Jayanth K and Mayura Tapkire,this initiative underscores India’s capacity for educational outreach in STEM fields outside conventional classrooms-a vital step toward cultivating scientific inquiry early on.

Such events highlight India’s growing interest in public science education while helping shape future astronomers or scientists amid global strides toward space research expansion akin especially aligning inspiration (neutral)..