2025’s Astronomical Events

(Disclaimer: All dates are in UTC).

With the arrival of 2025, a new set of astronomical activities are also set in place. Sure, this year’s events may not be able to rival 2024’s total solar eclipse, but putting the comparisons aside, 2025 still has a lot to show off in the skies: from casual moon phase changes to lunar eclipses, meteor showers, and even partial solar eclipses.

Starting with the moon phases, expect the first full moon of 2025 on January 13, and additionally, one during each month including the following: February 12, March 14, April 13, May 12, June 11, July 10, August 9, September 7, October 7, November 5, and December 4 as our last full moon of the year. On the topic of the moon, the first total lunar eclipse of 2025 occurred on March 13-14. If one missed those dates, however, another lunar eclipse is set in place on September 7-8.

Moving onto the meteor showers, the first meteor shower (in its peak) of 2025 lands on January 3-4, known as the Quadrantid Meteor Shower, and the next shower will be on April 22-23, known as Lyrid Meteor Shower. There are more scattered throughout the year on May 5-6 (Eta Aquarid), August 12-13 (Perseid), October 8-9 (Draconid), October 21-22 (Orionid), November 17-18 (Leonid), December 13-24 (Geminid), and the last shower being the Ursid Meteors on December 21-22. Of course, the visibility of these showers will depend on the viewer’s location and the phase of the moon (the brighter the moon, the harder it may be to see the meteors).

Lastly, is one of the rarer category of astronomical events: solar eclipses. Unfortunately, 2025 has no full eclipses, but there are two partial eclipses that may be worthwhile to see. On March 29, a partial solar eclipse can be seen through Europe and the northeastern corner of North America. It would not be until September 21 when the next partial solar eclipse occurs, and this one can only be seen across the South Pacific and in some areas of Antarctica. Remember, despite the fact that these are only partial eclipses, protecting one’s eyes is still paramount. Never look into the sun, covered or not, directly!

Finally, that is most of the well-known astronomical events that will be occurring in 2025. Unequivocally, events in space are not limited to the ones stated here. Ultimately, these events may not seem to be that important, but it also does not require much time or effort to look up at the evening (or morning) sky on these dates. Who knows, the sight might look better in person than in pictures, and by the time the moment passed, you will be looking forward to viewing the same event next year!

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