Lunar Eclipse 2025 in Pakistan Visible
The total lunar eclipse will be the first since November 2022, and it will be visible for 6 hours and 6 minutes, with totality lasting 66 minutes, the lunar eclipse will be a significant event for astronomers and sky gazers alike, providing a rare opportunity to observe the Moon's darkening and reddening due to Earth's atmosphere.
A total lunar eclipse will occur on March 13-14, 2025, and will be visible from parts of the world, including North and South America, westernmost Europe, Africa, and New Zealand, but the visibility in Pakistan is not explicitly mentioned, however, the lunar eclipse will be the first total lunar eclipse visible since November 2022.
The Moon will darken and turn reddish due to Earth's atmosphere scattering and bending sunlight. The event will be visible for 6 hours and 6 minutes, with totality lasting 66 minutes. The eclipse can be viewed with the naked eye, but binoculars or a telescope will enhance the view. The Moon's slow crawl through Earth's shadow will take about 6 hours, with the penumbral phase starting at 1:30 am EDT and the partial eclipse beginning at 2:09 am EDT.
In addition to the lunar eclipse, there are several other celestial events happening in the coming weeks. On March 20, the vernal equinox marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The planet Mars will pass by the bright star Pollux for the third time in six months on March 30. The planet Mercury will be visible in the morning sky starting on March 29, and the planet Saturn will be visible in the morning sky starting on April 1.
The lunar eclipse is a significant event in many cultures, and people are encouraged to celebrate with celestial attire and enjoy the total lunar eclipse. The coming weeks will be filled with several exciting celestial events, including the total lunar eclipse, the vernal equinox, and the movement of the planets and stars.
