Skywatchers will have the chance to witness the first total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a “Blood Moon,” of 2026 next month, when the moon will appear reddish for a short period.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the eclipse will take place on March 3, 2026. The announcement was made by its Climate Data Processing Centre.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that gives the moon a reddish color, often referred to as a Blood Moon.
The upcoming event comes nearly two weeks after the annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026, which was not visible in Pakistan.
Where to Watch First Lunar Eclipse of 2026
The major astronomical event will be visible from East in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica.
The “Blood Moon” will be partially visible at Moonrise time in Pakistan.
Lunar Eclipse Time
The penumbral eclipse will begin at 13:44 Pakistan Standard Time (PST), followed by the start of the partial eclipse at 14:50 PST.
The total eclipse will commence at 16:05 PST, reaching its maximum at 16:34 PST.
The total eclipse will conclude at 17:03 PST, with the partial eclipse ending at 18:17 PST.
The penumbral eclipse will end at 19:23 PST.
Second Lunar Eclipse of 2026
A partial lunar eclipse will take place on on 28th August, 2026. It will be visible in Europe, West in Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica. It will not be visible in Pakistan.
