| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Islamabad |
| Begins: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:06 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:08 pm 0.127 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:23 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 17 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Islamabad
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Islamabad. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (PKT) for Islamabad.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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| 1:44 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |
 31° |
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| 2:50 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon |
49° |
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| 4:04 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon |
64° |
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| 4:33 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon |
69° |
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| 5:02 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon |
73° |
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| 6:06 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Rising | Moonrise Rising |
82° |
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| 6:08 pm Tue, Mar 3 |
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Maximum in Islamabad
This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Islamabad. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Islamabad because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East for the best view of the eclipse. |
83° |
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| 6:17 pm Tue, Mar 3 |
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Partial Eclipse ends
Partial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East. |
84° |
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| 7:23 pm Tue, Mar 3 |
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Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. |
93° |
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How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in Islamabad, but it can be observed there as a partial lunar eclipse. The Earth's shadow covers only a small portion of the Moon.
Solar Eclipse Live Show
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Cloud Coverage (Mar 3)
In the past, this day was cloudy 53% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Islamabad
| Eclipse Visibility From Islamabad | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Jan 12, 2028 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Jul 6–7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Islamabad, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Islamabad