First Total Lunar Eclipse of 2026 to Grace Skies on March 3
News Desk
Islamabad: Skywatchers across Pakistan will witness the first total lunar eclipse of the year on March 3, with parts of the celestial event visible in several cities, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Officials said the eclipse process will begin at 1:44 pm (PST). The total phase of the eclipse is expected to start at 4:05 pm and will reach its peak at 4:34 pm.
The total eclipse will begin to recede at 5:03 pm, while the phenomenon will conclude completely at 7:23 pm.
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Astronomy enthusiasts are advised to check local visibility conditions, as the extent of viewing may vary depending on weather and horizon clarity.
Beyond Pakistan, the lunar eclipse will also be visible across large parts of Asia, Australia, North and South America, as well as other regions of the world.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow over the lunar surface and often giving it a reddish hue, commonly referred to as a “Blood Moon.”
