Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A total lunar eclipse is coming on September 7–8, 2025 — and over 6 billion people across the world will be able to witness it! 🔭
In a world where we often feel divided, this eclipse offers something extraordinary: a shared sky, a shared moment, and a reminder of our place in the cosmos.
In this episode of Mr. Universe, Radio Host Monte and astrophysicist Salman Hameed explore:
🌓 Why this eclipse is so special for the Global South 🌏
🌓 The science behind a total lunar eclipse — and how to watch it safely
🌓 How astronomy can bring people together in times of fragmentation
At Kainaat Studios, we’ve also created resources to help communities across South Asia and beyond experience this event in meaningful ways.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
⦁ The cosmic mechanics of a total lunar eclipse 🌑
⦁ Why visibility across 6 billion people makes this event historic
⦁ How shared sky watching moments inspire unity across cultures
🌍 Perfect For:
⦁ Anyone planning to watch the September 2025 eclipse
⦁ Teachers, students, and families across South Asia & the Global South
⦁ Space enthusiasts looking for the science AND the story behind the sky
Join us for a journey beyond our solar system's boundaries, where science meets wonder and every discovery opens new questions about our place in the cosmos.
🔔 Subscribe to Kainaat Astronomy in English and Urdu for more conversations where science meets wonder, culture, and imagination.
For more information about the upcoming Lunar Eclipse please check out:
eclipseinoursharedsky.com
An edited version of this segment airs on The Fabulous 413 on NPR/NEPM
Listen Here: npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413
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Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios
Credits:
Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed
Editor: Shehryar Shaikh
Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi
Images: NASA, ESA, ESO, Wikipedia and Kainaat Studios
Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters):
Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge
Stellar Orbiters:
AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund
Space Orbiters:
Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi
Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well!
If you wish to donate, please visit: kainaatstudios.com/donate
A total lunar eclipse is coming on September 7–8, 2025 — and over 6 billion people across the world will be able to witness it! 🔭
In a world where we often feel divided, this eclipse offers something extraordinary: a shared sky, a shared moment, and a reminder of our place in the cosmos.
In this episode of Mr. Universe, Radio Host Monte and astrophysicist Salman Hameed explore:
🌓 Why this eclipse is so special for the Global South 🌏
🌓 The science behind a total lunar eclipse — and how to watch it safely
🌓 How astronomy can bring people together in times of fragmentation
At Kainaat Studios, we’ve also created resources to help communities across South Asia and beyond experience this event in meaningful ways.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
⦁ The cosmic mechanics of a total lunar eclipse 🌑
⦁ Why visibility across 6 billion people makes this event historic
⦁ How shared sky watching moments inspire unity across cultures
🌍 Perfect For:
⦁ Anyone planning to watch the September 2025 eclipse
⦁ Teachers, students, and families across South Asia & the Global South
⦁ Space enthusiasts looking for the science AND the story behind the sky
Join us for a journey beyond our solar system's boundaries, where science meets wonder and every discovery opens new questions about our place in the cosmos.
🔔 Subscribe to Kainaat Astronomy in English and Urdu for more conversations where science meets wonder, culture, and imagination.
For more information about the upcoming Lunar Eclipse please check out:
eclipseinoursharedsky.com
An edited version of this segment airs on The Fabulous 413 on NPR/NEPM
Listen Here: npr.org/podcasts/1155727495/the-fabulous-413
#oumuamua #comet #atlas #milkyway #solarsystem #galaxies #alien #interstellar #interstellarexploration #observatory #telescope #astronomynews #astronomyadventures #astronomy #podcast #jameswebbspacetelescope #hubblespacetelescope #cosmicjourney #southasiannews #urduscience #space #spacemysteries #spaceexploration #kainaat #kainaatigupshup
Subscribe to our Kids Urdu Channel here: youtube.com/@UCDt7wgStPBzuxtcAf2qqnkg
Subscribe to our Urdu Channel here: youtube.com/@UClJlxaRQLPsx0gPIHgIZffw
For more information about Kainaat Studios:
kainaatstudios.com
Sign up to our mailing list to get unseen content and hear special announcements! kainaatstudios.com/newsletter
Follow us for more:
Facebook facebook.com/kainaatstudios
Twitter twitter.com/KainaatStudios
Instagram instagram.com/kainaatstudios
TikTok tiktok.com/@kainaatstudios
LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/kainaat
Salman Hameed has a PhD in astronomy and is Charles Taylor Chair and Professor of Integrated Science & Humanities at Hampshire College, and a member of the Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) in Massachusetts, USA. He is also the CEO of the non-profit Kainaat Studios
Credits:
Hosts: Monte Belmonte & Salman Hameed
Editor: Shehryar Shaikh
Music: "Gates of Gagashah" by Zohaib Kazi
Images: NASA, ESA, ESO, Wikipedia and Kainaat Studios
Galactic Orbiters (Founding Supporters):
Sahr Foundation, Dr. Zafar Iqbal & Dr. Mehr Iqbal, Qazi Family Foundation and PixelEdge
Stellar Orbiters:
AIIR Foundation, Ashraf Qazi, Aimen Khan, Slavena Emilova Molle and Abid & Farah Donation Fund
Space Orbiters:
Dr. Abdul Nadir, Dr. Asad Ansari, Dr. Salman Mallick, Dr. Tariq Hameed, Asif Alam, Zubair Faiz, Dr. Kamran Manzoor, Dr. Arsalan Malik and Junaid Qurashi
Thank you to all our other monthly donors as well!
If you wish to donate, please visit: kainaatstudios.com/donate
