Published on, Sept. 8 -- September 8, 2025 2:49 AM

Astronomy enthusiasts, students and the general public came together on Sunday to witness a rare lunar eclipse, commonly called the "Blood Moon," which began in the Pakistani skies at around 0830pm local time.

The celestial event concluded around 1:55am. According to the Met Office, the eclipse began at 9:27pm. The total eclipse phase started at 10:31pm.

The eclipse reached its peak at 11:12pm, offering a striking celestial view for skywatchers across the country. The total eclipse phase ended at around 11:53pm.

According to Suparco, a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface. Unlike solar eclipses, lu...