Check the Solar and Lunar Eclipses Schedule 2026 – Dates, Times, and Locations

ISLAMABAD: The year 2026 will feature four important eclipses, including two solar and two lunar events. While some of these eclipses will be visible worldwide, Pakistan may miss out on a few of them, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

First Solar Eclipse – February 17, 2026

The first eclipse of the year is an annular solar eclipse. It will be fully visible in Antarctica, while parts of Africa, South America, and the oceans will see it partially. Unfortunately, Pakistan will not see this eclipse.

Key timings in Pakistan Standard Time (PST):

• Partial Eclipse Begins: 14:56 PST

• Total Eclipse Begins: 16:43 PST

• Maximum Eclipse: 17:12 PST

• Total Eclipse Ends: 17:41 PST

• Partial Eclipse Ends: 19:28 PST

First Total Lunar Eclipse – March 3, 2026

The total lunar eclipse will be visible across Europe, Asia, Australia, North and South America, and parts of the oceans. In Pakistan, it will be partially visible at moonrise.

Timings in PST for Pakistan:

• Penumbral Eclipse Begins: 13:44 PST

• Partial Eclipse Begins: 14:50 PST

• Total Eclipse Begins: 16:05 PST

• Maximum Eclipse: 16:34 PST

• Total Eclipse Ends: 17:03 PST

• Partial Eclipse Ends: 18:17 PST

• Penumbral Eclipse Ends: 19:23 PST

Second Solar Eclipse – August 12-13, 2026

A total solar eclipse will occur over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and parts of Portugal. Partial visibility will be seen in Europe, Africa, North America, and some oceans. Pakistan will not see this eclipse.

Timings in PST:

• Partial Eclipse Begins: 20:34 PST (Aug 12)

• Total Eclipse Begins: 21:58 PST

• Maximum Eclipse: 22:46 PST

• Total Eclipse Ends: 23:34 PST

• Partial Eclipse Ends: 00:58 PST (Aug 13)

Second Lunar Eclipse – August 28, 2026

The year ends with a partial lunar eclipse visible in Europe, Western Asia, Africa, North and South America, and some oceans. Pakistan will not see this eclipse.

Timings in PST:

• Penumbral Eclipse Begins: 06:24 PST

• Partial Eclipse Begins: 07:34 PST

• Maximum Eclipse: 09:13 PST

• Total Eclipse Ends: 10:52 PST

• Penumbral Eclipse Ends: 12:02 PST

These four eclipses will give skywatchers around the world a chance to enjoy rare and amazing celestial events in 2026.

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