ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced the schedule for solar and lunar eclipses that will take place in 2026, confirming that the country will witness only one of these celestial events.
According to the PMD’s statement, two solar and two lunar eclipses are expected during the year. Out of these, only one lunar eclipse will be partially visible from Pakistan.
The first solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026, beginning at 3:00 PM, reaching its peak at 5:00 PM, and ending at 7:30 PM (Pakistan Standard Time). However, it will not be visible from Pakistan.
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The first lunar eclipse will take place on March 3, 2026, and will be partially visible in some regions of the country. Meanwhile, the second solar eclipse on August 12–13 and the second lunar eclipse on August 28 will not be visible in Pakistan or most of South Asia.
Astronomers noted that such celestial phenomena occur due to variations in the Earth’s orbit and the alignment between the Sun and the Moon. They also highlighted that eclipses provide scientists with valuable opportunities to study planetary motion and cosmic dynamics.