Astronomical Events of 2025

Discover the most spectacular events in the night sky this year!

Quadrantids Meteor Shower

January: Quadrantids Meteor Shower

Peaks around January 3-4, offering up to 120 meteors per hour under optimal conditions.

Total Lunar Eclipse

March: Total Lunar Eclipse

Occurs on March 13-14, where the Moon will appear reddish, often referred to as a "Blood Moon."

Saturn's Rings Edge-On

March: Saturn's Rings Edge-On

In March, Saturn's rings will appear edge-on from Earth's perspective, making them seem to vanish.

Lyrids Meteor Shower

April: Lyrids Meteor Shower

Peaks around April 22-23, with about 20 meteors per hour.

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

May: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Peaks around May 5-6, known for fast-moving meteors, with up to 60 meteors per hour.

June Solstice

June: June Solstice

Occurs on June 21, marking the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Perseids Meteor Shower

August: Perseids Meteor Shower

Peaks around August 12-13, one of the most popular meteor showers, with up to 100 meteors per hour.

Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

August: Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter

On August 11-12, Venus and Jupiter will appear very close together in the night sky, visible to the naked eye.

September Total Lunar Eclipse

September: Total Lunar Eclipse

Another "Blood Moon" will occur on September 7-8, offering a reddish appearance of the Moon.

Draconids Meteor Shower

October: Draconids Meteor Shower

Peaks around October 8-9, typically modest but can produce unexpected outbursts.

Orionids Meteor Shower

October: Orionids Meteor Shower

Peaks around October 21-22, with about 20 meteors per hour.

Leonids Meteor Shower

November: Leonids Meteor Shower

Peaks around November 17-18, known for producing some of the fastest meteors.

Geminids Meteor Shower

December: Geminids Meteor Shower

Peaks around December 14, considered one of the best meteor showers, with up to 160 meteors per hour.

December Solstice

December: December Solstice

Occurs on December 21, marking the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.