Updated January 17, 2025

Mark your calendar: Astronomical events in 2025

There are so many incredible ways to experience nature on our Earth that people might not remember to look up and experience the wonders of the sky. Keep reading for an entire list of not-to-miss opportunities to experience astronomy in the great outdoors.

FULL MOONS

This year, fall season is full of super moons. Moons are considered “super” when the moon’s orbit is closest to the Earth at the same time it is full. This often makes the moon appear larger and brighter. Save the date for the following full and super moons this year:

  • Monday, Jan. 13 – Wolf Moon
  • Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Snow Moon
  • Friday, Mar. 14 – Worm Moon
  • Saturday, Apr. 12 – Pink Moon
  • Monday, May 12 – Flower Moon
  • Wednesday, June 11 – Strawberry Moon
  • Thursday, July 10 – Buck Moon
  • Saturday, Aug. 9 – Sturgeon Moon
  • Monday, Sept. 7 – Harvest Moon
  • Monday, Oct. 6 – Hunter’s Moon (super moon)
  • Wednesday, Nov. 5 – Beaver Moon (super moon)
  • Thursday, Dec. 4 – Cold Moon (super moon)

METEOR SHOWERS

Perfect viewing conditions for meteor showers call for little glow from the moon, city lights and a clear night sky. Often, meteor showers will peak overnight in the early morning. Those who want to catch meteor showers on full display – away from city glow – should consider reserving a campsite during a meteor shower’s peak.

  • Lyrids: Apr. 15 to 29 (predicted to peak Apr. 21)
  • Eta Aquariids: Apr. 15 to May 27 (predicted to peak May 5)
  • Southern Delta Aquariids: July 18 to Aug. 21 (predicted to peak July 30)
  • Perseids: July 14 to Sept. 1 (predicted to peak Aug. 12)
  • Draconids: Oct. 6 to 10 (predicted to peak Oct. 8)
  • Orionids: Sept. 26 to Nov. 22 (predicted to peak Oct. 21)
  • Southern Taurids: Sept. 23 to Nov. 12 (predicted to peak Nov. 5)
  • Northern Taurids: Oct. 13 to Dec. 2 (predicted to peak Nov. 9)
  • Leonids: Nov. 3 through Dec. 2 (predicted to peak Nov. 17)
  • Geminids: Nov. 19 to Dec. 24 (predicted to peak Dec. 14)
  • Ursids: Dec. 13 to Dec. 24 (predicted to peak Dec. 22)
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OTHER HAPPENINGS

Seeing red

Blood moons are full moons that experience a total lunar eclipse, causing the Earth’s shadow to make the moon appear a red-brown color. In 2025, there are two blood moons: March 13 to 14 and September 7 to 8.

Planet parade

On Feb. 28, the seven planets (apart from Earth) will be visible in the night sky, as they create a pattern called “alignment,” which is also know as “planet parade.” Most planets will be visible to the naked eye part from Neptune and Uranus.

Partial solar eclipse

This spring, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in parts of northeastern United States, in addition to other parts of North America, Europe, Africa, Greenland and Russia. On Saturday, Mar. 29, the moon will pass between Earth and the Sun. A partial eclipse will occur because the center of the moon’s shadow will miss the Earth.

Best time to view Saturn

On Sept. 21, Saturn will be at opposition, making it the best time to view the planet in the night sky. At opposition, the Earth is at the center of the planet in opposition of the sun, making the planet – in this case, Saturn, appear bright and large.

The biggest full moon of the year

The second super moon of the year, November’s full moon will be the closest it has been to the Earth since 2019, making it appear to be an impressive size.

 

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