Pakistan is set to witness its second lunar eclipse of the year, though only partially, on September 18, according to the Meteorological Department. The eclipse will be brief, with the moon only being obscured for a short time.
As per the Meteorological Department, the partial eclipse will begin at 5:41 AM Pakistani time, aligning with 7:13 AM in international timings. The eclipse will reach its peak at 7:44 AM and start to wane by 8:16 AM, eventually concluding at 9:47 AM. However, by the time the eclipse starts, the sun will have already risen in Pakistan, meaning that the event won’t be visible from the country.
The department also stated that as the moon will be below the horizon during the eclipse, the phenomenon will be missed in Pakistan. However, several regions across the globe, including parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, and the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, and Antarctica, will be able to witness the partial lunar eclipse in full.
While Pakistan might miss the spectacle, it’s another reminder of the many wonders our skies have to offer, even if we can’t always catch them firsthand.