Islamabad, July 21, 2025: Pakistan will witness a solar eclipse event on August 2, 2027, with certain regions positioned to observe the moon completely covering the sun.
Most areas of the country will only get to experience a partial obscuration.
Areas including Mandi Bahauddin fall within the total eclipse path, while major cities such as Rawalpindi and Islamabad are expected to witness a partial eclipse only.
The phenomenon is set to begin shortly after 3 pm, reaching its peak around mid-afternoon. The total social eclipse will conclude by early evening on August 2, 2027.
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In Rawalpindi, the maximum coverage will occur at approximately 3:48 pm, marking the moment the greatest portion of the sun is hidden.
Solar Eclipse Timing in Pakistan 2027
| Event | Approximate Time | Description |
| Eclipse beings | 3:14 pm | Moon starts covering the sun |
| Maximum eclipse | 3:48 pm | Greatest sun coverage |
| Eclipse ends | 4:20 pm | Moon moves away, sun is fully visible again |
Visibility across Pakistan
| Location | Type of Eclipse | Description |
| Mandi Bahauddin | Total eclipse | Complete covering of the sun |
| Rawalpindi | Partial eclipse | Partial covering of the sun |
| Islamabad | Partial eclipse | Partial covering of the sun |
Why this eclipse is unique
| Factor | Explanation |
| Duration of Totality | Over 6 minutes – longest total solar eclipse on land this century! |
| Earth’s position | Earth near farthest point from the sun, making the sun appear smaller |
| Moon’s position | Moon close to Earth, appearing larger and covering the sun longer |
| Equatorial path | Eclipse cross near equator, lengthening totality duration |
