The first total lunar eclipse of the year will occur on Tuesday and will be visible both in Pakistan and in various parts of the world.
According to the Meteorological Department, the celestial event will be a spectacular sight, with the moon taking on a reddish hue, commonly known as the “Blood Moon.”
In Pakistan, the eclipse will begin at 1:44 p.m., while the partial phase will begin at 2:50 p.m.
The total lunar eclipse will begin at 16:05 and will reach its peak at 16:34, when the Moon will be completely in the shadow of the Earth.
The Meteorological Department said that the total phase will begin to end at 5:03 p.m., while the partial eclipse will end at 6:17 p.m. The lunar eclipse will completely end at 7:23 p.m.
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Experts say the eclipse will be partially visible at moonrise in several cities of Pakistan, giving citizens a unique astronomical spectacle.
According to NASA’s “What’s Up: Sky Watching Tips for March 2026,” a total lunar eclipse occurs only during a full Moon when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the lunar surface.
The US space agency explained that during a total lunar eclipse, the Sun, Earth and Moon align precisely, leaving the Moon completely enveloped in the Earth’s shadow (umbra).
NASA further noted that the Moon appears red (the so-called Blood Moon) because Earth’s atmosphere scatters sunlight and bends reddish wavelengths onto the lunar surface instead of leaving it completely dark.
The eclipse will also be visible in Asia, Australia, North and South America, and several other regions.
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Moreover, NASA highlighted that March will feature other notable celestial events, including a close conjunction of Venus and Saturn on March 8 and the spring equinox on March 20, which marks nearly equal days and nights around the world.
Astronomers say that you don’t need special glasses to view a lunar eclipse and that it can be safely observed with the naked eye.
Citizens are recommended to enjoy the beautiful natural phenomenon outdoors.
