ISLAMABAD: A Blood Moon, also known as a total lunar eclipse, will be visible across Pakistan on the night of September 7 (Sunday), according to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco).
Suparco explained that a lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon’s surface. Unlike a solar eclipse, it is completely safe to watch with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope.
The space agency said in a statement on Saturday that the eclipse will also be visible in Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. In most parts of Pakistan, people will have a clear view of the event if weather conditions remain favorable.
The eclipse will start at 8:30pm, peak at 11:57pm, and end at 1:55am, Suparco added.
“This is a great opportunity for students and astronomy lovers to explore the wonders of space and connect with science,” a Suparco spokesperson said.
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The upcoming eclipse is also called a “blood moon” because the Moon will appear deep red during the event.
This happens when sunlight passes through the Earth’s atmosphere and bends towards the Moon, giving it a reddish glow, explained Ryan Milligan, an astrophysicist at Queen’s University Belfast.
The last total lunar eclipse occurred in March this year, while the previous one took place in 2022. A rare total solar eclipse, where the Moon completely blocks the Sun, will be visible in parts of Europe on August 12, 2026.
