Sky watchers should be aware that a partial solar eclipse will take place overnight on September 21-22 as announced by NASA.

The rare celestial event will not be visible in the United States, but observers in Australia, Antartica and across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans will have the best views.

In Pakistan, the Climate Data Processing Centre of the Pakistan Meteorologocal Department (PMD) reports that the eclipse will begin at 10:30pm (PST) on September 21, peak at 12:42am and conclude by 2:54am, yet it will remain invisible through out the country.

According to USA Today, NASA explains that a partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth without perfect alignment, creating a crescent shape of the Sun that remains visible.

This event marks the second significant sky occurrence this month, following the total lunar eclipse on September 7-8. Additionally, the September equinox will take place on September 22, when day and night are nearly equal across the globe.

Looking ahead, NASA indicates that the next total solar eclipse visible in parts of North America will occur on August 12, 2026 crossing Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and a small section of Portugal. A partial eclipse will be observable across North America, Europe, Africa and various oceans.

An annular eclipse is also set for February 17, 2026 visible in parts of Antartica, with partial eclipse across Africa, South America and several oceans.

NASA urges everyone to remember: never look directly at the Sun without proper eclipse glasses or filters, as viewing the bright Sun through any optical device without a special-purpose solar-filter can cause severe eye injury.