WEBDESK: Pakistan will witness a rare celestial event next month as the skies light up with a Blood Moon eclipse during the night of 7 and 8 September, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced.
The phenomenon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth’s shadow covers the moon, giving it a deep red colour.
According to PMD, the eclipse will begin at 8:28 pm on 7 September with the penumbral phase. The partial eclipse will start at 9:27 pm. The Blood Moon will reach its peak at 11:12 pm. The partial eclipse will then end at 12:57 am and the event will completely finish at 1:55 am on 8 September. In total, the eclipse will last five hours and 27 minutes.
The Blood Moon will be visible not only in Pakistan but also in many other countries, including India, Bangladesh, China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. It will also be seen across much of Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific region. Observers in parts of western North America and eastern South America will also be able to witness it.
This marks the first Blood Moon to be visible in Pakistan’s history, making it a significant astronomical moment for the country.
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