Total lunar eclipse, also called a blood moon, will take place in Pakistan on the night of September 7-8, 2025. The terrestrial phenomenon will take a number of hours, and the Moon will become red in totality.
Blood Moon Eclipse Timings in Pakistan
According to the official schedule, the blood moon eclipse in Pakistan will begin with the penumbral phase at 8:28 pm on September 7. The total eclipse phase will start at 10:30 pm, reach its peak at 11:11 pm, and end at 11:52 pm. The eclipse will conclude at 1:55 am on September 8.
| Phase | Time (PKT) |
|---|---|
| Penumbral begins | 8:28 pm (Sep 7) |
| Totality begins | 10:30 pm |
| Greatest eclipse | 11:11 pm |
| Totality ends | 11:52 pm |
| Eclipse ends | 1:55 am (Sep 8) |
How to Watch the Blood Moon in Pakistan
Blood moon eclipse will be fully seen in Pakistan. Citizens can observe the event without using any equipment, even though it may be viewed more closely using a pair of field glasses or a telescope. To achieve maximum visibility, the observers should face the eastern and the southern horizons on a clear day.
Global View of Blood Moon Eclipse
The blood moon will also be seen in Asia, Australia, eastern Africa and some parts of Europe in September, 2025. The totality period will be approximately 82 minutes and is one of the longer lunar eclipses of recent years.
Why It Is Called a Blood Moon
During the total eclipse, the Moon appears red due to Earth’s atmosphere scattering sunlight, which creates the phenomenon commonly known as the blood moon.
Totality in Pakistan: 10:30 pm – 11:52 pm
Peak: 11:11 pm
Residents in Pakistan will have a clear chance to witness the blood moon eclipse on September 7–8, 2025, by simply stepping outside and looking up at the night sky.
