Today is the first lunar eclipse of 2025 in Pakistan. People witnessed it on the 14th March at different times according to their regions worldwide. The lunar eclipse will happen only two times in a year, or you can say it will happen after every six months. Currently, this celestial event happens in March at the time of the arrival of summer. It coincidently matches with the full moon of March.
This eclipse will stay for a week in different regions with the year’s third full moon, which is known as the Worm Moon. Worm Moon is likely to be a reddish color during the eclipse. It also has a nickname called “Blood Moon”. According to BBC, every full moon has its specific names that reflect their movements, nature, and sign of towards anything.
Similarly, the Worm Moon or the Blood Mood in March gives us signs of change in the weather. It means that winter is going to turn into summer soon. However, the worm moon also indicates the summer. It represents the earthworms that will come out from the ground to breathe after a long winter season.
Will the Lunar Eclipse Be Visible in Pakistan?
Unfortunately, this lunar eclipse is not visible in Pakistan. However, it can be seen with the naked eye in other less polluted regions or countries at night.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)
It is impossible to see this lunar eclipse in Pakistan with the naked eye because it happens during daytime in the country. This event will only be observed by the sky watcher in the night.
Timings of the Lunar Eclipse in Pakistan
Although the eclipse will not be visible in Pakistan and its regions. It starts at 8:57 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST). The complete eclipse will start at 11:26 AM, and its peak time is 11:59 AM. The eclipse will end at 12:31 PM, but it will completely vanish at 3:00 PM.
The moon will be below the horizon at day time. Therefore, it is difficult to observe this eclipse at this time.
Where Will the Lunar Eclipse Be Visible?
However, various regions and countries in the world will witness this lunar eclipse at night. Sky watchers can easily experience the clear view of this eclipse event in various parts of the world at night.
- In South America, countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Chile will witness the event at night.
- The United States, Canada, and Mexico in North America will get an excellent view of this eclipse at night.
- Several European countries will also witness this lunar eclipse at night.
- Countries in Central and Eastern Asia will also observe the eclipse.
- Also, several nations from Africa will get a chance to see at least part of the event.
- Australia will witness the full eclipse.
What is special about this Lunar Eclipse?
This eclipse is special because it happens with the full moon of March. This whole scenario indicates the change in weather. In old American traditions, they used to nickname these eclipses that refers to something. They refer to the Worm Moon as the early spring, which indicates summer that brings the worms back to the surface.
During this whole eclipse, the moon changes its color to a deep red or copper. It happens because of the atmosphere of the earth and the sunlight. Various nations called this eclipse the Blood Moon, which again signifies the hot weather.
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How to Watch the Lunar Eclipse in Pakistan?
The Lunar eclipse is not visible in Pakistan due to daytime. However, there is still a chance to see this beauty from various online platforms. Various organizations will observe this moon and capture it. People who want to experience this eclipse can stream it on their sites. Here are some agencies that will capture this event, and you can visit their websites.
- You can witness this eclipse from NASA’s official website and their official YouTube channel.
- You can see the live streaming of the European Space Agency (ESA).
- Time and Date is a renowned website that provides live coverage of this eclipse event.
- Various local and international astronomy groups also posted the footage of this eclipse.
- You can experience the lunar eclipse in Pakistan by clicking one of these websites.
When Will the Next Lunar Eclipse be in Pakistan?
The next expected lunar eclipse will be seen in Pakistan on 7th September 2025. This will be a partial lunar eclipse. In this eclipse, only one part of the moon will darken, and somehow you can observe this eclipse.
Furthermore, the next big and most visible lunar eclipse in Pakistan is expected on 3rd March 2026. This will be a full eclipse, and the naked eye can witness the beauty in the Blood Moon.
If you are reading this, please share your experience if you are one of those who witnessed this lunar eclipse.
