ISLAMABAD – For the first time in history, Pakistanis will be able to witness a Blood Moon during a rare total lunar eclipse scheduled for the night between September 7 and 8, 2025, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has confirmed.
According to official timings, the eclipse will begin with the penumbral phase at 8:28 pm on September 7, followed by the partial eclipse at 9:27 pm. The event will reach its peak at 11:12 pm, when the moon will glow a deep red, creating the striking phenomenon commonly known as a Blood Moon. The total eclipse will end at 1:55 am on September 8, with the entire process lasting 5 hours and 27 minutes.
The rare sight will not only be visible across Pakistan but also in Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and parts of the Pacific Ocean. Astronomers explain that the reddish hue occurs when sunlight passes through the Earth’s atmosphere, scattering shorter wavelengths and allowing only red light to illuminate the moon’s surface.
For Pakistan, this marks the first-ever chance to view a Blood Moon locally, making it a landmark celestial event. The Meteorological Department has encouraged citizens, students, and astronomy enthusiasts to witness the eclipse. Unlike solar eclipses, the lunar eclipse is completely safe to observe with the naked eye, though telescopes and binoculars can enhance the experience.
Experts say the event is likely to spark nationwide interest, with many planning to gather in open spaces to watch the moon turn into a glowing red orb—an awe-inspiring sight that has fascinated civilizations for centuries.