First total lunar eclipse of the year to occur on March 14: SUPARCO

The first total lunar eclipse of the year will take place on March 14, marking the first such event in nearly three years, according to a SUPARCO spokesperson. The last total lunar eclipse was observed in 2022.

During the eclipse, the moon will appear bathed in a striking red hue, creating a breathtaking celestial spectacle. However, due to daylight hours in Pakistan, the eclipse will not be visible in the country. The event will be observable primarily in North and South America.

Explaining the phenomenon, the SUPARCO spokesperson stated that a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface.

According to Pakistan Standard Time (PST), the lunar eclipse will begin at 8:57 AM, with the total eclipse starting at 11:58 AM. The event will conclude at 3:00 PM.

While skywatchers in Pakistan will miss this celestial event, space enthusiasts in other parts of the world can witness the stunning blood moon effect caused by the Earth's shadow filtering sunlight onto the moon.