The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the first total lunar eclipse of 2025 will occur on Friday, March 14.
According to PMD, the “Blood Moon” will be visible across Europe, most of Asia, large parts of Australia and Africa, as well as North and South America, the Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, and Antarctica.
However, the lunar —referred to as Chand Grahan in Urdu—will not be visible in Pakistan, meaning residents will not be able to witness the celestial event.
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 – Timing Details
As per PMD, the different phases of the eclipse will unfold as follows (Pakistan Standard Time – PST):
- The penumbral eclipse will start at 08:57 AM
- The partial eclipse will begin at 10:10 AM
- The total eclipse will occur at 11:26 AM, reaching its peak at 11:59 AM
- The total eclipse will end at 12:31 PM, followed by the partial eclipse ending at 1:48 PM
- The penumbral eclipse will conclude at 3:00 PM
Why Does a Lunar Eclipse Occur?
NASA explains that a lunar eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align, causing the Moon to pass into Earth’s shadow. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon moves completely into the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, known as the umbra, giving it a striking red-orange hue. Because of this unique appearance, such eclipses are often referred to as “Blood Moons.”
