Pakistan to Witness Blood Moon During Coming Lunar Eclipse
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
A total lunar eclipse, often referred to as a “Blood Moon,” will be visible across Pakistan on the night of Sunday, September 7, 2025.
According to Professor Dr Muhammad Jawed Iqbal, Director of the Institute of Space Science and Technology (ISST) at the University of Karachi, the entire eclipse will be observable from Pakistan, provided weather conditions remain favorable.
He confirmed that the university’s observatory will be open for public viewing.
Eclipse Timeline and Details
The phenomenon will unfold in phases, beginning with a penumbral eclipse at 8:28 p.m. (PST). This initial stage marks the Moon’s entry into the Earth’s faint outer shadow, although the dimming may not be noticeable to the casual observer.
The partial eclipse begins at 9:27 p.m., when the Earth’s darker central shadow starts covering the Moon, creating the effect of a “bite” taken from its surface.
At 10:31 p.m., the Moon will be entirely within the Earth’s umbra, marking the start of the total eclipse phase. During this period, the Moon will appear reddish-orange due to sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere—a visual effect that gives rise to the term “Blood Moon.”
The maximum eclipse occurs at 11:12 p.m., when the Moon is fully immersed in the Earth’s shadow and exhibits its most vibrant red hue. The total eclipse will end at 11:53 p.m., followed by the partial phase ending at 12:57 a.m. and the final penumbral exit at 1:55 a.m. on Monday, September 8.
A Global Event, Locally Visible
This lunar eclipse will not be limited to Pakistan. Viewers across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and parts of North and South America will also be able to witness the event. However, Pakistan is expected to have one of the clearest and most prolonged views.
Dr Iqbal emphasized the significance of the occasion, noting that similar total lunar eclipses visible from Pakistan are rare. He advised citizens to seek open areas with minimal light pollution—such as rooftops or parks—for the best viewing experience.
A Noteworthy Astronomical Opportunity
The eclipse is expected to attract astronomy enthusiasts, students, and the general public alike. With the event taking place late in the evening and lasting over three hours, it offers a convenient window for observation.
“This is one of nature’s most impressive spectacles,” Dr Iqbal said. “We encourage everyone to take a moment to witness this rare alignment.”
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Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
