First lunar eclipse of 2026: ‘Blood Moon’ visibility locations, date, time

2026-02-24 - 09:53

ISLAMABAD – Stargazers are set to witness the first total lunar eclipse or “Blood Moon” of 2026 next month when the moon gets reddish for a few moments. The Climate Data Processing Centre of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said the lunar eclipse will occur on 3 March 2026. It comes nearly two weeks after the annular solar eclipse which occurred on 17 February 2026. It was not visible in Pakistan. Where to Watch First Lunar Eclipse of 2026 The major astronomical event will be visible from East in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica. The “Blood Moon” will be partially visible at Moonrise time in Pakistan. Lunar Eclipse Time The penumbral eclipse will begin at 13:44 Pakistan Standard Time (PST), followed by the start of the partial eclipse at 14:50 PST. The total eclipse will commence at 16:05 PST, reaching its maximum at 16:34 PST. The total eclipse will conclude at 17:03 PST, with the partial eclipse ending at 18:17 PST. The penumbral eclipse will end at 19:23 PST. Second Lunar Eclipse of 2026 A partial lunar eclipse will take place on on 28th August, 2026. It will be visible in Europe, West in Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica. It will not be visible in Pakistan.