ISLAMABAD: The astronomical experts confirmed that the second solar eclipse this year will be tonight, on the night of September 21-22, but it will not be seen from Pakistan.
Astronomers told local media that the solar eclipse will start at 10:30 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) on September 21, peak at 12:42 AM on September 22, and conclude at 2:55 AM.
Experts have warned individuals in areas where it is visible against directly viewing the sun, as this will lead to severe harm to the eyes. Instead, they suggest suitable solar viewing glasses or suitable equipment for safe viewing.
The celestial occurrence will be visible in specific regions of the world based on geography and atmospheric condition.
Earlier, on September 7, Skywatchers across Pakistan are witnessing a spectacular “Blood Moon” as a total lunar eclipse lights up the night sky.
The eclipse began at 8:28 pm (PST) with the moon gradually dimming. The partial phase started at 9:27 pm, followed by the total eclipse at 10:31 pm. The celestial event will peak at 11:12 pm, before the total phase ends at 11:53 pm. The partial eclipse will continue until 12:57 am, wrapping up entirely by 1:55 am on September 8.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the rare event is also visible across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and both North and South America.
Later this month, on September 21–22, the second and final partial solar eclipse of the year will occur. It will be visible from southern Australia, the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and Antarctica.
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While stargazers in Europe and Africa will catch a brief glimpse of a partial lunar eclipse as the Moon rises in the early evening, the Americas will miss out.
