Pakistan to Witness Rare “Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse on September 7–8
ISLAMABAD (September 4, 2025): Skywatchers in Pakistan are set for a celestial treat as a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as the “Blood Moon,” will light up the night sky between September 7 and 8, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The rare event will be visible across Pakistan as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North and South America.
Lunar Eclipse Timings in Pakistan (PST)
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Moon begins to dim (penumbral eclipse): 8:28 PM — September 7
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Partial eclipse begins: 9:27 PM
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Total eclipse begins: 10:31 PM
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Peak eclipse (Blood Moon at its brightest): 11:12 PM
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Total eclipse ends: 11:53 PM
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Partial eclipse ends: 12:57 AM — September 8
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Eclipse ends completely: 1:55 AM
Globally, the total lunar eclipse will last from 17:30 GMT to 18:52 GMT.
Why the Moon Turns Red
During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth blocks direct sunlight from reaching the Moon. Instead, the light passing through Earth’s atmosphere scatters, filtering out blue wavelengths and leaving red hues.
This gives the Moon its dramatic “blood-red” appearance.
“Blue light scatters more easily, while red light passes through — that’s why the Moon looks red during an eclipse,” explained Ryan Milligan, astrophysicist at Queen’s University Belfast.
Other Upcoming Eclipses in 2025
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Partial Solar Eclipse: September 21–22, visible in southern Australia, parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and Antarctica.
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Partial Lunar Eclipse: Later in September, visible briefly across Europe and Africa.
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Rare Total Solar Eclipse (August 12, 2026): To be visible in parts of Spain and Iceland — the first such event in mainland Europe since 2006.
Viewing Guide
Unlike solar eclipses, a lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye — no special glasses are required. All you need is clear skies and a good viewing spot.
Astronomy enthusiasts are calling this event a prelude to next year’s “big one” — the rare 2026 solar eclipse in Europe.
🌕 Tip for stargazers: Keep your cameras ready! The September 7–8 Blood Moon promises to be one of the most spectacular sky events of the year.
