ISLAMABAD – A rare celestial event, the blood moon, will be visible across Pakistan during a total lunar eclipse between the night of September 7 and 8, 2025, the Pakistan Meteorological Department announced.
The phenomenon will also be seen from Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, western North America, and eastern South America. People in the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, and Antarctica will also be able to witness the eclipse.
According to Pakistan Standard Time (PST), the eclipse will follow this timeline:
- Penumbral eclipse begins at 8:28 PM on September 7
- Partial eclipse begins at 9:27 PM
- Total eclipse begins at 10:31 PM
- Maximum eclipse occurs at 11:12 PM
- Total eclipse ends at 11:53 PM
- Partial eclipse ends at 12:57 AM on September 8
- Penumbral eclipse ends at 1:55 AM
Astronomers explain that a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow on the moon’s surface. During the total phase, sunlight refracted through Earth’s atmosphere gives the moon a reddish hue, commonly known as a blood moon.
The upcoming blood moon is expected to attract skywatchers, stargazers, and photographers eager to capture the rare spectacle. Weather permitting, observers in Pakistan will have a clear view of all stages of the eclipse.
Experts encourage the public to use telescopes or binoculars for a better view, though the event can also be safely observed with the naked eye. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses do not require protective glasses.
This will be one of the most significant astronomical events of 2025, offering a unique opportunity to witness nature’s beauty. Scientists note that such celestial events not only inspire public interest in space but also help promote astronomical education.
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