Skywatchers, be prepared to receive a celestial delicacy! The official announcement of the Meteorological Department (PMD) states that there will be a Total Lunar Eclipse in the Holy month of Ramadan, March 3, 2026.
This spectacular eclipse according to official records will be observed by different parts of the world such as Asia, Australia and the Americas among others. To the sky lovers in Pakistan, the phenomenon will be partially seen, namely, the moonrise. Since some of the initial stages of the eclipse will occur during the daylight, observers in the region will be in a good position to witness the spectacular final parts of the phenomenon when the moon sets itself to appear in the sky as the night falls.
Timeline for the Total Lunar Eclipse
| Eclipse Phase | Time |
| Penumbral Eclipse Begins | 01:44 PM |
| Partial Eclipse Begins | 02:50 PM |
| Total Eclipse Begins | 04:05 PM |
| Maximum Eclipse (Peak Totality) | 04:34 PM |
| Total Eclipse Ends | 05:03 PM |
| Partial Eclipse Ends | 06:17 PM |
| Penumbral Eclipse Ends | 07:23 PM |
Get ready for a breathtaking celestial show! The night sky will soon gift us two beautiful lunar events — the mysterious Blood Moon and the graceful Pink Moon.
— Amazing Physics (@amazing_physics) February 25, 2026
A Blood Moon happens during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon. Instead… pic.twitter.com/fhL9Gvv8qo
What Makes It a Blood Moon?
It is a spectacular event that is popularly referred to as a Blood Moon; it takes place when the Sun and the Moon are perfectly aligned with each other, at the expense of the Earth. This exact standpoint projects the shadow of the earth fully on the surface of the moon, imparting a unique and beautiful reddish hue on the moon.
This will in fact be the sole complete eclipse of the moon of the year and most importantly the final one until late 2028. As the initial phases of the eclipse will be observed at the time the sun is still rising in Pakistan, the afternoon-evening time will be an exclusive chance for the citizens to watch the shadow fading away as the night sets in.
1. When is the lunar eclipse happening in Pakistan?
According to the PMD, the Total Lunar Eclipse will take place during the holy month of Ramadan on March 3, 2026.
2. Will the eclipse be fully visible in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, the phenomenon will only be partially visible, specifically during the moonrise, because the initial phases will happen during daylight hours.
3. What time is the peak of the eclipse?
The maximum eclipse, also known as Peak Totality, is officially confirmed to occur at exactly 04:34 PM.
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