The first total lunar eclipse of 2026 took place on Tuesday night, captivating viewers across the globe, including Pakistan. According to reports, the celestial event began with the penumbral eclipse at 1:44 PM in Pakistan, followed by the partial eclipse at 2:50 PM. The total eclipse officially began at 4:05 PM, with the moon fully submerged in the Earth’s shadow by 4:34 PM.
The eclipse reached its peak before beginning to recede at 5:03 PM, and the partial phase concluded at 6:17 PM. The entire event wrapped up by 7:23 PM. Although the total eclipse occurred during daylight hours in some regions, it was still visible in parts of Pakistan as the moon rose in the evening sky.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth positions itself directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow that gives the moon its signature red hue, often referred to as a “Blood Moon.”
In addition to the lunar eclipse, NASA has highlighted other upcoming astronomical events in March. A conjunction of Venus and Saturn is expected on March 8, allowing stargazers to witness both planets appearing close together in the night sky. The vernal equinox, marking the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, is scheduled for March 20, when day and night will be approximately equal in length.
