Another solar eclipse is coming up on the night of September 21 going into the early hours of September 22, 2025. It is the second solar eclipse of the year, and naturally people here are wondering: will we get to see it in Pakistan?
No, it would not be visible from anywhere in the country.
What’s happening exactly?
This one is a partial solar eclipse, which means the Moon will cover part of the Sun’s disk for people in certain regions. Unlike a total eclipse, no place on Earth will see the Sun fully covered this time. Depending on where you are, you might catch a small or large chunk of the Sun hidden behind the Moon.
Timings for Pakistan (even though people can’t see it)
Astronomers have shared the timings in Pakistan Standard Time, just so people know when it’s happening globally:
- Starts around 10:30 PM on September 21
- Reaches its maximum just after midnight, about 12:42 AM
- Wraps up by 2:54 AM on September 22
So technically, it’s “going on” when people are asleep, but the sky would not look any different.
Who gets to see it?
This eclipse will be visible across parts of Australia, Antarctica, and huge stretches of the Pacific Ocean. A few southern regions in Africa may catch it too. Pakistan, along with most of Asia, is completely outside the eclipse path.
If you still want to watch
Even though we miss out, there are ways to experience it. Space agencies like NASA and local groups usually offer a livestream of these events. You can tune in online or just wait for the photos and videos that will be shared afterward.
So, while the eclipse itself would not show up in our skies, it is still a chance to get curious about astronomy. These events remind us how much is happening out there, even if we don’t always see it with our own eyes. And for anyone really looking forward to a solar eclipse in Pakistan, the good news is there will be more in the future that we can see.
