The year 2026 will also witness a total solar eclipse along with three other major eclipses (including a partial solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse, and a partial lunar eclipse). The question is, will these eclipses be visible in Pakistan?
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and international space data, the year will include two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses, but only one will be visible in some parts of Pakistan.
First Solar eclipse of 2026
The first notable event will be an annular solar eclipse on 17 February 2026, when the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun in a way that creates a bright ring of sunlight. This eclipse will be seen in full only in Antarctica, with partial views in regions such as Africa and South America. The solar eclipse will not be visible in Pakistan.
March Solar eclipse to be visible in Pakistan
On 3 March 2026, a total lunar eclipse will occur and will be partially visible in Pakistan at moonrise. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth’s shadow crosses the Moon, making it appear darker and sometimes reddish. In Pakistan, the lunar eclipse will be visible in the areas including Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi after sunset.
The lunar eclipse will be visible in Pakistan at midnight.
Later in the year, a total solar eclipse on 12–13 August will be visible in parts of Europe, Greenland and Russia, but again not in Pakistan.
A second partial lunar eclipse on 28 August will also be visible in parts of the world, and again will not be visible in Pakistan.
Solar eclipses happen at new moon, while lunar eclipses occur at full moon.
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