The first lunar eclipse of the year 2024 will occur today but will not be visible in South Asia countries.

In the penumbral lunar eclipse, the moon is covered by the earth’s lighter or outermost shadow and is usually difficult to observe.

The celestial phenomenon will be visible in America, most countries of Europe, South/East Europe, much of Asia, Australia, Africa, and northern and eastern parts of Asia.

According to the Pakistan Standard Time (PST) penumbral lunar eclipse will begin at 09:53 PST. The greatest lunar eclipse will occur at 12:12 PST and the penumbral eclipse will end at 14:32 PST on 25th March.

The duration of the first lunar eclipse of the year 2024 will be four hours, and 40 minutes.

The previous partial lunar eclipse which was visible in Pakistan occurred last year on October 28.

When the earth is between the sun and the moon, it causes lunar eclipses by casting a shadow on the moon’s surface. This is an interesting sight to watch because they can only occur during a full moon.

The partial eclipse ends when the moon moves out of the umbra, passing back into the penumbra.

The Moon becomes 10% dimmer than its usual brightness.

The event coincides with Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, but won’t be visible in India or Pakistan.