Will Pakistan Witness the Last Lunar Eclipse of October 28?
This celestial phenomenon, observable from various parts of the world, including Pakistan, occurs when Earth casts its shadow on the moon's surface during a full moon. The lunar eclipse will commence at 23:02 PST on October 28 in Pakistan, offering a captivating sight. Don't fret if you miss this one, as the moon will revisit Earth's shadow on September 17, 2024.
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The month of October has gifted us with some captivating celestial spectacles, and the upcoming weekend promises another exceptional event: a partial lunar eclipse.
During this celestial event, the moon will gracefully enter Earth's shadow, offering a breathtaking display in the night sky. Notably, this lunar phenomenon will be observable from various parts of the globe, including Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, portions of South America, the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic, and even Antarctica. The lunar spectacle is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, extending into Sunday, October 29, coinciding with the Hunter's Moon, a name given to the full moon in October.
This lunar eclipse is termed "partial" because the alignment of Earth, the moon, and the sun won't be perfectly symmetrical.
For those situated in Pakistan, there's good news as the partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the region. The Pakistan Meteorological Department confirms that the penumbral eclipse will commence at 23:02 PST on October 28, followed by the onset of the partial eclipse at 00:35 PST on October 29. The partial eclipse will reach its conclusion at 01:53 PST on October 29, and the penumbral eclipse will finally conclude at 03:26 PST on the same day.
But what exactly is a lunar eclipse? This captivating event unfolds when Earth positions itself between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow upon the lunar surface. Lunar eclipses are particularly intriguing as they can exclusively occur during a full moon.
The partial eclipse culminates when the moon gradually exits the Earth's deepest shadow, referred to as the umbra, and returns to the lighter portion, known as the penumbra. A second phase of the penumbral eclipse is anticipated to occur at 20:52 GMT (4:52 p.m. EDT) on October 28.
If you happen to miss this celestial spectacle, there's no need for despair. The moon will once again traverse Earth's shadow on September 17, 2024.
