Skywatchers in Pakistan will witness a rare Blood Moon during a total lunar eclipse, said the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The event will be visible across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Americas.
The eclipse begins at 8:28 p.m. PST when the moon starts to dim. The partial eclipse begins at 9:27 p.m. Totality lasts from 10:31 p.m. to 11:53 p.m., peaking at 11:12 p.m. The event ends at 1:55 a.m. on September 8.
Astrophysicist Ryan Milligan from Queen’s University Belfast told AFP the moon looks red because sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere. The atmosphere filters out blue light and lets red light reach the moon.
🌕✨ A rare celestial event is coming! On the night of 07–08 September 2025, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across Pakistan.
🔭 Watch this spectacular blood moon with the naked eye — no telescope needed! #eclipse #LUNAR #PMD pic.twitter.com/V5vEUM41wT
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) September 4, 2025Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses do not need special glasses to be seen. Clear weather is enough for safe viewing. The best views will be in Asia, including India and China, as well as eastern Africa and western Australia.
On September 21–22, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in southern Australia, the Pacific, the Atlantic, and Antarctica. At the same time, Europe and Africa will see a partial lunar eclipse. Milligan called this a “prelude” to the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland. That will be the first total solar eclipse in mainland Europe since 2006.
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The Blood Moon is a stunning event that brings skywatchers together worldwide. Pakistan’s clear skies offer a great chance to see this natural spectacle.
