Calendar of All Astronomical Events 2025

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Astronomical Calendar 2025
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The year 2025 has plenty of spectacular astronomical events to see! We’ve gathered all of them in a complete 2025 astronomy calendar. Plan your best stargazing nights with the Sky Tonight app that has an astronomical calendar showing exact dates and times for every celestial show and also provides an interactive sky map that helps easily find any space object in the sky. Find a cozy spot under the night sky and get ready to explore the wonders of the universe!

Contents

Conjunctions of celestial objects occur frequently. To keep this calendar convenient and avoid overwhelming you, we've included visible events where the objects are within rather close apparent distances:

  • Planetary or Moon-planet conjunctions with a distance of less than 5°*;
  • Star-planet conjunctions with a distance of 1° or less;
  • Moon-star conjunctions that are extremely close, within 18' (arcminutes).

*Three middle fingers at arm’s length measure about 5°, a pinky finger measures about 1° to 1.5°.

For meteor showers, we included only major ones recognized by the American Meteor Society, as they are generally the most well-known and active each year.

The events in the calendar are organized by date. Each event includes the time it occurs in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) for reference. Keep in mind that the actual date of the event may vary by a day earlier or later, depending on your time zone.

To find the exact time an event is visible from your location, use the free astronomy app Sky Tonight. Open the app’s calendar, tap the target icon next to the event you're interested in, and use the time slider at the top of the screen. This feature lets you track when celestial objects rise and set in your specific location.

Astronomical events in January 2025

Here are some of the celestial events taking place in January 2025. For a detailed guide for this month, read our dedicated article.

January 2-3: Quadrantid meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 80
  • Moon illumination: 15%
  • Active: Dec 28 - Jan 12
  • Radiant location: Bootes
  • Visible from: Northern Hemisphere

The first meteor shower of the year — the mighty Quadrantids — is a marvelous sight to see. Under suitable conditions, this meteor stream can provide dozens of shooting stars per hour. This year, observing conditions are favorable as the peak occurs during the waxing crescent Moon. Start looking for the Quadrantid meteors after midnight. You can continue your meteor hunt until January 12, as the Quadrantids are known to produce bright fireballs even after the peak.

January 3: Moon near Venus

  • Conjunction time: 15:24 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 1°30'
  • Close approach time: 16:21 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 1°18'

On January 3, the 15%-illuminated Moon will be close to Venus (mag -4.5) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Aquarius.

January 4: Moon near Saturn; lunar occultation of Saturn

  • Occultation start: 14:57 GMT
  • Occultation end: 18:44 GMT
  • Conjunction time: 17:18 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°42'
  • Close approach time: 16:56 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 0°36'

On January 4, the 25%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 1.1) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Aquarius. Also, a lunar occultation of Saturn will be visible over Europe, Africa, western Russia, and eastern Greenland.

January 5: Moon near Neptune; lunar occultation of Neptune

  • Occultation start: 13:05 GMT
  • Occultation end: 15:36 GMT
  • Close approach time: 14:30 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 1°01'

On January 5, the 35%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.9) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or via a telescope in the constellation Pisces. Also, a lunar occultation of Neptune will be observable from western Russia and eastern Svalbard.

January 9: Moon near Uranus

  • Close approach time: 14:00 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°17'

On January 9, the 80%-illuminated Moon will be close to Uranus (mag 5.7) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or via a telescope in the constellation Aries.

January 10: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 01:01 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°18'

On January 10, the 82%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

January 10: Venus at greatest elongation east

On January 10, Venus (mag -4.5) will appear at its farthest apparent distance east from the Sun: the celestial bodies will be separated by 47°12'. The event is called the greatest elongation. It’s the best time to observe Venus, so don’t miss the chance!

January 13: Full Moon

The Full Wolf Moon will occur on January 13 at 22:27 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Gemini. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

January 13: Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) reaches its brightest

  • Perihelion: January 13, 2025 (mag -2.0)
  • Closest approach to the Earth: January 13, 2025 (mag -1.8)
  • Best viewed from: Southern Hemisphere

If we’re lucky, Comet C/2024 G3 might become visible to the naked eye, even in the daytime, by January 2025. However, it also might not survive perihelion and, even if it does, will be positioned quite close to the Sun in the sky. Read our article to learn more about this comet.

January 14: Moon near Mars; lunar occultation of Mars

  • Occultation start: 01:44 GMT
  • Occultation end: 05:53 GMT
  • Conjunction time: 03:42 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°12'
  • Close approach time: 03:48 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 0°13'

On January 14, the 99%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag -1.4) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini. Also, a lunar occultation of Mars will be observable from North and South America and Africa.

January 16: Mars at opposition

Mars will reach opposition on January 16, 2025, at 01:17 GMT. This is the best time to observe and photograph Mars, as it will be brighter than at any other time of the year and visible throughout the night.

During the opposition, Mars will shine with a magnitude of -1.4 in the constellation Gemini. It will be easily visible to the naked eye. To explore the planet's surface, such as ice caps and brighter and darker areas, use a telescope of at least 50x magnification.

January 18: Saturn near Venus

  • Conjunction time: 16:00 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°12'
  • Close approach time: 01:26 GMT (January 19)
  • Close approach distance: 2°12'

On January 18, Saturn (mag 1.1) will be close to Venus (mag -4.6) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Aquarius.

January 21: 6 planets in the planetary alignment

Six planets — Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn — will align in the evening sky. Four of these planets (Mars, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn) will be visible to the naked eye. You'll need a telescope or high-powered binoculars to see Neptune and Uranus.

January 21: Moon near Spica

  • Conjunction time: 03:53 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°06'

On January 21, the 55%-illuminated Moon will be close to Spica (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Virgo.

January 24: Moon near Antares

  • Conjunction time: 23:34 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°18'

On January 24, the 20%-illuminated Moon will be close to Antares (mag 1.1) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Scorpius.

January 29: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on January 29 at 12:36 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

Astronomical events in February 2025

February 1: Neptune near Venus

  • Close approach time: 16:33 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°19'

On February 1, Neptune (mag 7.9) will be close to Venus (mag -4.6) in the sky. Observe Venus with the naked eye and use a pair of binoculars to see Neptune in the constellation Pisces.

February 1: Moon near Saturn; lunar occultation of Saturn

  • Occultation start: 02:37 GMT
  • Occultation end: 05:23 GMT
  • Close approach time: 04:09 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 0°58'
  • Conjunction time: 04:46 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 1°06'

On February 1, the 9%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 1.1) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Aquarius. Also, a lunar occultation of Saturn will be visible over western Russia.

February 1: Moon near Venus

  • Conjunction time: 20:27 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°18'
  • Close approach time: 22:06 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°05'

On February 1, the 13%-illuminated Moon will be close to Venus (mag -4.7) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

February 1: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 21:49 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 1°15'

On February 1, the 13%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or via a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

February 5: Moon near Uranus

  • Close approach time: 19:10 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°29'

On February 5, the 55%-illuminated Moon will be close to Uranus (mag 5.7) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or via a telescope in the constellation Aries.

February 6: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 06:43 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°30'

On February 6, the 59%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

February 9: Moon near Mars; lunar occultation of Mars

  • Occultation start: 18:09 GMT
  • Occultation end: 21:30 GMT
  • Conjunction time: 19:36 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°48'
  • Close approach time: 19:48 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 0°46'

On February 9, the 92%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag -0.8) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini. Also, a lunar occultation of Mars will be visible over Russia, China, eastern Canada, and Greenland.

February 12: Full Moon

The Full Snow Moon will occur on February 12 at 13:53 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Leo. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

February 17: Moon near Spica

  • Conjunction time: 12:01 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°18'

On February 17, the 79%-illuminated Moon will be close to Spica (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Virgo.

February 28: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 18:42 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 1°17'

On February 28, the 0.6%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 1.1) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Aquarius.

February 28: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on February 28 at 00:45 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

February 28: 7 planets in the planetary alignment

Seven planets — Saturn, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune — will align in the evening sky. Five of these planets (Saturn, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars) will be visible to the naked eye. You'll need a telescope or high-powered binoculars to see Neptune and Uranus.

Astronomical events in March 2025

March 5: Moon near Uranus

  • Close approach time: 01:56 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°38'

On March 5, the 32%-illuminated Moon will be close to Uranus (mag 5.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Aries.

March 5: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 12:32 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°36'

On March 5, the 42%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

March 8: Mercury at greatest elongation east

On March 8, Mercury (mag -0.2) will appear at its farthest apparent distance east from the Sun: the celestial bodies will be separated by 18°12'. The event is called the greatest elongation. It’s the best time to observe Mercury, so don’t miss the chance!

March 9: Moon near Mars

  • Conjunction time: 00:27 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 1°48'
  • Close approach time: 00:52 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 1°39'

On March 9, the 74%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag -0.1) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini.

March 14: Full Moon, Micromoon

The Full Worm Moon will occur on March 14 at 06:55 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Virgo. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

This Full Moon will be a Micromoon. It will be 4% smaller and 8.3% dimmer than a regular Full Moon.

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March 14: Total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon)

On March 14, between 06:26 GMT and 07:31 GMT, the entire Moon will pass through the Earth’s umbral shadow, creating a total lunar eclipse. As a result, the lunar disk will appear dark red — hence the name “Blood Moon”. The eclipse will be completely visible over North and South America, seen rising over Australia and northeast Asia and setting over Africa and Europe.

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March 18-21: Dual visibility of Venus

Venus is called the "evening star" and the "morning star," depending on when it appears. But this March, something rare will happen! Around its inferior conjunction with the Sun on March 23, Venus will be visible in both the morning and evening skies for a few days in northern latitudes.

Learn more about this special event in the article about Venus.

March 20: March Equinox

The March equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of fall in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2025, the equinox occurs on March 20, at 09:02 GMT. We prepared a fun and educational quiz about equinoxes and solstices for you. Check if you can tell the difference between these two astronomical events!

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March 29: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on March 29 at 10:58 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

March 29: Partial solar eclipse

On March 29, between 08:50 GMT and 12:43 GMT, the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun, covering a part of the solar disc and creating a partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible over Europe, north of Asia, north and west of Africa, much of North America, north of South America, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic.

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Astronomical events in April 2025

April 1: Moon near Uranus

  • Close approach time: 02:47 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°40'

On April 1, the 10%-illuminated Moon will be close to Uranus (mag 5.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Aries.

April 1: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 20:28 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°36'

On April 1, the 18%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

April 5: Moon near Mars

  • Conjunction time: 19:04 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°12'
  • Close approach time: 19:49 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°07'

On April 5, the 10%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag 0.5) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini.

April 10: Mercury near Saturn

  • Conjunction time: 12:00 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°06'

On April 10, Mercury (mag 1.0) will be close to Saturn (mag 1.2) in the sky. Saturn will be in the constellation Aquarius, and Mercury will be in the constellation Pisces. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars. However, in some locations, the objects will be too close to the horizon to be visible.

April 13: Full Moon, Micromoon

The Full Pink Moon will occur on April 13 at 00:22 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Virgo. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

This Full Moon will be a Micromoon. It will be 5.1% smaller and 11% dimmer than a regular Full Moon.

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April 15: 4 planets in the planetary alignment

Four planets — Neptune, Mercury, Saturn, and Venus — will align in the morning sky. Three of these planets (Mercury, Saturn, and Venus) will be visible to the naked eye. You'll need a telescope or high-powered binoculars to see Neptune.

April 17: Mercury near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 04:11 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 0°42'

On April 17, Mercury (mag 0.6) will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. This will be the closest visible planetary conjunction of the year. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

April 21: Mercury at greatest elongation west (the best in 2025)

On April 21, Mercury (mag -0.3) will appear at its farthest apparent distance west from the Sun: the celestial bodies will be separated by 27°24'. The event is called the greatest elongation. It’s the best time to observe Mercury, so don’t miss the chance!

April 22: April Lyrid meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 18
  • Moon illumination: 38%
  • Active: Apr 14-30
  • Radiant location: Lyra
  • Visible from: everywhere

According to the International Meteor Organization, the Lyrids are a medium-strength meteor shower that can occasionally produce bright fireballs. In 2025, viewing conditions are fine: the waning crescent Moon won’t be too much of a problem. It’s better to start looking for the Lyrids’ meteors after about 22:30 local time in mid-northern sites and after midnight in mid-southern sites.

April 25: Saturn near Venus

  • Close approach time: 00:02 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°08'

On April 25, Saturn (mag 1.2) will be close to Venus (mag -4.7) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

April 25: Moon near Venus

  • Conjunction time: 01:21 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°24'
  • Close approach time: 02:57 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°06'

On April 25, the 11%-illuminated Moon will be close to Venus (mag -4.8) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

April 25: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 02:54 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°01'
  • Conjunction time: 04:15 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°18'

On April 25, the 11%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

April 25: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 08:53 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 1°38'

On April 25, the 9%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

April 25: Moon near Mercury

  • Close approach time: 22:04 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°52'
  • Conjunction time: 01:05 GMT (April 26)
  • Conjunction distance: 4°24'

On April 25, the 5%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mercury (mag 0.2) in the sky. The Moon will be in the constellation Pisces, and Mercury in the constellation Cetus. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars.

April 27: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on April 27 at 19:31 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

April 28: Saturn near Venus

  • Conjunction time: 19:00 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 3°42'

On April 28, Saturn (mag 1.2) will be close to Venus (mag -4.7) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

Astronomical events in May 2025

May 2: Neptune near Venus

  • Close approach time: 17:07 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°06'

On May 2, Neptune (mag 7.8) will be close to Venus (mag -4.7) in the sky. Observe Venus with the naked eye and use a pair of binoculars to see Neptune in the constellation Pisces.

May 3: Moon near Mars

  • Conjunction time: 23:12 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°06'
  • Close approach time: 00:13 GMT (May 4)
  • Close approach distance: 1°59'

On May 3, the 5%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag 0.9) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Cancer.

May 5-6: Eta-Aquariid meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 50
  • Moon illumination: 72%
  • Active: Apr 19 - May 28
  • Radiant location: Aquarius
  • Visible from: everywhere

On a clear dark night, the Eta Aquariids can produce up to 50 meteors per hour if you watch them from the southern latitudes. North of the equator, you can see 10-30 shooting stars per hour. Although the Moon will be 72% illuminated, it will set soon after midnight, so the sky will be dark and moonless during the peak. It is best to observe the Eta Aquariids in the hours before dawn.

May 12: Full Moon, Micromoon

The Full Flower Moon will occur on May 12 at 16:56 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Libra. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

This Full Moon will be a Micromoon. It will be 5% smaller and 10% dimmer than a regular Full Moon.

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May 14: Moon near Antares

  • Conjunction time: 04:10 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°18'

On May 14, the 98%-illuminated Moon will be close to Antares (mag 1.1) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Scorpius.

May 22: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 16:06 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°30'
  • Conjunction time: 17:51 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°48'

On May 22, the 28%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 1.1) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

May 22: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 19:15 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 1°53'

On May 22, the 26%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

May 23: Moon near Venus

  • Close approach time: 21:13 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°33'
  • Conjunction time: 23:52 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 4°00'

On May 23, the 16%-illuminated Moon will be close to Venus (mag -4.5) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

May 27: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on May 27 at 03:02 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

Astronomical events in June 2025

June 1: Venus at greatest elongation west

On June 1, Venus (mag -4.4) will appear at its farthest apparent distance west from the Sun: the celestial bodies will be separated by 45°54'. The event is called the greatest elongation. It’s the best time to observe Venus, so don’t miss the chance!

June 1: Moon near Mars

  • Conjunction time: 09:49 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 1°30'
  • Close approach time: 10:41 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 1°17'

On June 1, the 33%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag 1.3) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Leo.

June 8: Jupiter near Mercury

  • Close approach time: 20:12 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 1°58'

On June 8, Jupiter (mag -1.9) will be close to Mercury (mag -1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

June 10: Moon near Antares

  • Conjunction time: 10:25 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°18'

On June 10, the 99%-illuminated Moon will be close to Antares (mag 1.1) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Scorpius.

June 11: Full Moon

The Full Strawberry Moon will occur on June 11 at 07:44 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

June 17: Mars near Regulus

  • Conjunction time: 02:05 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°42'

On June 17, Mars (mag 1.3) will be close to Regulus (mag 1.4) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Leo.

June 19: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 01:38 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°59'
  • Conjunction time: 03:47 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 3°24'

On June 19, the 47%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 1.0) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

June 19: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 02:46 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°11'

On June 19, the 47%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

June 21: June solstice

The June solstice marks the first day of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of winter in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2025, it will happen on June 21, at 02:42 GMT. It will be the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere; the observers from the Southern Hemisphere, on the contrary, will experience the least amount of sunlight and the shortest day of the year. We prepared a fun and educational quiz about equinoxes and solstices for you. Check if you can tell the difference between these two astronomical events!

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June 23: Moon near Uranus

  • Close approach time: 01:51 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°50'

On June 23, the 8%-illuminated Moon will be close to Uranus (mag 5.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Taurus.

June 23: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 02:59 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°36'

On June 23, the 8%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

June 25: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on June 25 at 10:31 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

June 27: Moon near Mercury

  • Conjunction time: 06:02 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°54'
  • Close approach time: 07:13 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°45'

On June 27, the 5%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mercury (mag 0.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Cancer.

June 30: Moon near Mars, lunar occultation of Mars

  • Occultation start: 22:56 GMT (June 29)
  • Occultation end: 03:34 GMT
  • Conjunction time: 01:05 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°12'
  • Close approach time: 01:14 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 0°11'

On June 30, the 32%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag 1.4) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Leo. Also, a lunar occultation of Mars will be visible over western Peru, Ecuador, western Colombia, and Clipperton Island.

Astronomical events in July 2025

July 4: Mercury at greatest elongation west

On July 4, Mercury (mag 0.5) will appear at its farthest apparent distance west from the Sun: the celestial bodies will be separated by 25°54'. The event is called the greatest elongation. It’s the best time to observe Mercury, so don’t miss the chance!

July 4: Uranus near Venus

  • Close approach time: 12:45 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°21'

On July 4, Uranus (mag 5.8) will be close to Venus (mag -4.1) in the sky. Observe Venus with the naked eye and use a pair of binoculars to see Uranus in the constellation Taurus.

July 10: Full Moon

The Full Buck Moon will occur on July 10 at 20:37 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Sagittarius. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

July 16: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 07:53 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°23'
  • Conjunction time: 10:19 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 3°48'

On July 16, the 70%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 0.9) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

July 16: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 08:15 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°26'

On July 16, the 70%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

July 20: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 10:27 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°42'

On July 20, the 24%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

July 23: Moon near Jupiter

  • Conjunction time: 04:20 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 4°54'
  • Close approach time: 04:56 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°53'

On July 23, the 3%-illuminated Moon will be close to Jupiter (mag -1.9) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini.

July 24: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on July 24 at 19:11 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

July 28: Moon near Mars, lunar occultation of Mars

  • Occultation start: 17:49 GMT
  • Occultation end: 19:09 GMT
  • Close approach time: 18:43 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 1°08'
  • Conjunction time: 19:45 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 1°18'

On July 28, the 16%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag 1.5) in the sky. on the border of the constellation Leo and the constellation Virgo. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars. Also, a lunar occultation of Mars will be visible over a part of Antarctica.

July 30-31: Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 25
  • Moon illumination: 42%
  • Active: Jul 12 - Aug 23
  • Radiant location: Aquarius
  • Visible from: everywhere

The Southern Delta Aquariids are another prolific meteor shower that is best observed from the Southern Hemisphere. Its meteors are quite faint and hard to spot under imperfect observation conditions. The Moon will be nearly half-lit but will set in the late evening, and won’t interfere with observations. The radiant rises in mid-evening and reaches its highest point around 2 a.m. local time — this is the best time to view the meteors.

Astronomical events in August 2025

August 9: Full Moon

The Full Sturgeon Moon will occur on August 9 at 07:55 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Capricornus. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

August 11: 6 planets in the planetary alignment

Six planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn — will align in the morning sky. Four of these planets (Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn) will be visible to the naked eye. You'll need a telescope or high-powered binoculars to see Neptune and Uranus.

August 11-12: Perseid meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 100
  • Moon illumination: 91%
  • Active: Jul 17 - Aug 24
  • Radiant location: Perseus
  • Visible from: Northern Hemisphere

The Perseids are rightfully considered the best meteor shower of the year north of the equator: they peak during warm August nights and produce lots of swift and bright meteors. Unfortunately, in 2025, the Perseids will reach their peak shortly after the Full Moon; a bright lunar disc will be lighting up the sky all night, badly affecting the number of visible meteors. A good way to reduce this effect is to hide from the moonlight in the shadow of a tall building or a tree. The best time to observe the Perseids is the predawn hours.

August 12: Venus near Jupiter

  • Close approach time: 05:30 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 0°52'
  • Conjunction time: 07:00 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°54'

On August 12, Venus (mag -4.0) will be close to Jupiter (mag -1.9) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini.

August 12: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 12:34 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°34'
  • Conjunction time: 15:05 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 4°00'

On August 12, the 88%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 0.7) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

August 12: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 13:36 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°34'

On August 12, the 88%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

August 16: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 16:09 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°54'

On August 16, the 46%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

August 19: Mercury at greatest elongation west

On August 19, Mercury (mag -0.2) will appear at its farthest apparent distance west from the Sun: the celestial bodies will be separated by 18°36'. The event is called the greatest elongation. It’s the best time to observe Mercury, so don’t miss the chance!

August 19: Moon near Jupiter

  • Conjunction time: 21:05 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 4°48'
  • Close approach time: 22:02 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°43'

On August 19, the 13%-illuminated Moon will be close to Jupiter (mag -1.9) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini.

August 20: Moon near Venus

  • Close approach time: 12:27 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°45'

On August 20, the 9%-illuminated Moon will be close to Venus (mag -3.9) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini.

August 21: Moon near Mercury

  • Conjunction time: 16:14 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 3°42'
  • Close approach time: 18:13 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°28'

On August 21, the 3%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mercury (mag -0.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Cancer.

August 23: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on August 23 at 06:06 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

August 26: Moon near Mars

  • Close approach time: 14:26 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°28'
  • Conjunction time: 16:41 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°48'

On August 26, the 11%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag 1.6) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Virgo.

Astronomical events in September 2025

September 7: Full Moon

The Full Corn Moon will occur on September 7 at 18:09 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Aquarius. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

September 7: Total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon)

On September 7, between 17:30 GMT and 18:52 GMT, the entire Moon will pass through the Earth’s umbral shadow, creating a total lunar eclipse. As a result, the lunar disk will appear dark red — hence the name “Blood Moon”. The eclipse will be completely visible over the east of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and it will be seen rising over most of Africa and Europe and setting over the Central Pacific Ocean.

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September 8: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 17:44 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°31'
  • Conjunction time: 20:09 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 4°00'

On September 8, the 98%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 0.6) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

September 8: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 20:33 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°33'

On September 8, the 98%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.7). Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

September 12: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 21:48 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 1°00'

On September 12, the 68%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

September 16: Moon near Jupiter

  • Conjunction time: 11:06 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 4°42'
  • Close approach time: 12:18 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°29'

On September 16, the 29%-illuminated Moon will be close to Jupiter (mag -2.0) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini.

September 19: Venus near Regulus

  • Conjunction time: 08:57 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°24'

On September 19, Venus (mag -3.9) will be close to Regulus (mag 1.4) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Leo.

September 19: Moon near Venus, lunar occultation of Venus

  • Occultation start: 10:33 GMT
  • Occultation end: 14:27 GMT
  • Conjunction time: 11:46 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°54'
  • Close approach time: 12:21 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 0°44'

On September 19, the 6%-illuminated Moon will be close to Venus (mag -3.9) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Leo. Also, a lunar occultation of Venus will be visible over Africa, Europe, western Russia, Canada, Greenland and Asia.

September 21: Saturn at opposition

Saturn will reach opposition on September 21, 2025, at 05:37 GMT. This is the best time to observe and photograph Saturn, as it will be brighter than at any other time of the year and visible throughout the night.

During the opposition, Saturn will shine with a magnitude of 0.6 in the constellation Pisces. It will be easily visible to the naked eye. To explore the planet's rings, use a telescope.

September 21: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on September 21 at 19:54 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

September 21: Partial solar eclipse

On September 21, between 17:29 GMT and 21:53 GMT, the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun, covering a part of the solar disc and creating a partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible over the south of Australia, the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and Antarctica.

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September 22: September equinox

The September equinox marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2025, the equinox will occur on September 22, at 18:20 GMT. We prepared a fun and educational quiz about equinoxes and solstices for you. Check if you can tell the difference between these two astronomical events!

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September 23: Neptune at opposition

Neptune will reach opposition on September 23, 2025, at 12:45 GMT. This is the best time to observe and photograph Neptune, as it will be brighter than at any other time of the year and visible throughout the night.

During the opposition, Neptune will be at a magnitude of 7.7 in the constellation Pisces. However, even at this time, Neptune is too faint to be visible to the naked eye. Use a pair of binoculars or a telescope to see the planet.

September 24: Moon near Mars

  • Close approach time: 11:56 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°36'
  • Conjunction time: 14:50 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 3°54'

On September 24, the 7%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag 1.6) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Virgo.

Astronomical events in October 2025

October 6: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 00:30 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°21'
  • Conjunction time: 02:46 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 3°48'

On October 6, the 98%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 0.6) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Pisces.

October 6: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 05:28 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°29'

On October 6, the 98%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

October 7: Full Moon, Supermoon

The Full Harvest Moon will occur on October 7 at 03:47 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Pisces. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

This Full Moon will be a Supermoon. It will be 6.6% bigger and 13% brighter than a regular Full Moon.

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October 10: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 02:59 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°36'

On October 10, the 88%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

October 13: Moon near Jupiter

  • Conjunction time: 22:31 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 4°18'
  • Close approach time: 23:49 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°11'

On October 13, the 58%-illuminated Moon will be close to Jupiter (mag -2.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini.

October 19: Moon near Venus

  • Close approach time: 18:26 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°15'
  • Conjunction time: 21:37 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 3°42'

On October 19, the 3%-illuminated Moon will be close to Venus (mag -3.9) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Virgo.

October 19: Mercury near Mars

  • Conjunction time: 20:00 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°00'
  • Close approach time: 06:52 GMT (October 20)
  • Close approach distance: 1°58'

On October 19, Mercury (mag -0.2) will be close to Mars (mag 1.4) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Libra.

October 20-21: Orionid meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 20
  • Moon illumination: 0%
  • Active: Oct 2 - Nov 7
  • Radiant location: Orion
  • Visible from: everywhere

The Orionids are a medium-strength meteor shower capable of showing occasional bursts of activity. For instance, according to the American Meteor Society, in 2006-2009, the Orionids’ peak rates nearly rivaled those of the Perseids, reaching 50-75 meteors per hour. This year, observing conditions are ideal, as the meteor shower peaks on the night of the New Moon. Watch for Orionid meteors starting from midnight until dawn.

October 21: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on October 21 at 12:25 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

October 23: Moon near Mars

  • Close approach time: 10:55 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 4°18'

On October 23, the 4%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mars (mag 1.5) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Libra.

October 23: Moon near Mercury

  • Close approach time: 14:57 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°10'
  • Conjunction time: 16:15 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 2°30'

On October 23, the 4%-illuminated Moon will be close to Mercury (mag -0.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Libra.

October 29: Mercury at greatest elongation east

On October 29, Mercury (mag -0.1) will appear at its farthest apparent distance east from the Sun: the celestial bodies will be separated by 23°54'. The event is called the greatest elongation. It’s the best time to observe Mercury, so don’t miss the chance!

Astronomical events in November 2025

November 2: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 08:31 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°14'
  • Conjunction time: 10:46 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 3°42'

On November 2, the 86%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 0.8) in the sky. The Moon will be in the constellation Pisces and Saturn will be in the constellation Aquarius. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars.

November 2: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 15:15 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°30'

On November 2, the 88%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

November 4-5: Southern Taurid meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 5-10
  • Moon illumination: 99%
  • Active: Sept 20 - Nov 20
  • Radiant location: Taurus
  • Visible from: everywhere

This meteor shower is one of the two branches of the large Taurids meteor stream. The Southern Taurids reach their early maximum on October 9-10, and the main peak of their activity is on the night of November 4-5. Occasionally they produce very bright meteors. However, in 2025 their November peak falls on the Full Moon, so it's better to postpone observing for at least a few days until the moonlight is less intrusive.

November 5: Full Moon, the biggest Supermoon of 2025

The Full Hunter’s Moon will occur on November 5 at 13:19 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Aries. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

This Full Moon will be a Supermoon. It will also be the biggest and brightest Supermoon of the year (7.9% bigger and 16% brighter than a regular Full Moon).

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November 6: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 15:26 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°48'

On November 6, the 98%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

November 10: Moon near Jupiter

  • Conjunction time: 07:56 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 4°00'
  • Close approach time: 09:09 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°51'

On November 10, the 70%-illuminated Moon will be close to Jupiter (mag -2.4) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini.

November 11-12: Northern Taurid meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 5
  • Moon illumination: 61%
  • Active: Oct 20 - Dec 10
  • Radiant location: Taurus
  • Visible from: everywhere

The Northern Taurids are a part of the broad Taurid stream. It’s a quite weak meteor shower, producing up to 5 meteors per hour at maximum. However, it’s famous for producing many bright fireballs. In 2025, according to IMO, we can expect the enhanced rates of brighter Taurids a week around November 3. This falls on the period around the Full Moon, so the bright moonlight will hinder the observations.

November 17-18: Leonids meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 10-15
  • Moon illumination: 7%
  • Active: Nov 6-30
  • Radiant location: Leo
  • Visible from: everywhere

The Leonids are most famous for producing spectacular meteor storms: for instance, in 1966, observers in the United States reported seeing 40 to 50 meteors per second, although much more often, we see the usual 10 meteors per hour. In 2025, the Leonids will peak three days before the New Moon, so moonlight will present minimal interference. The Leonids’ radiant rises around midnight and reaches the highest point in the sky at dawn.

November 20: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on November 20 at 06:47 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

November 21: Uranus at opposition

Uranus will reach opposition on November 21, 2025, at 12:17 GMT. This is the best time to observe and photograph Uranus, as it will be brighter than at any other time of the year and visible throughout the night.

During the opposition, Uranus will be at a magnitude of 5.6 in the constellation Taurus. However, even at this time, Uranus is too faint to be visible to the naked eye. Use a pair of binoculars or a telescope to see the planet.

November 29: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 16:42 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°19'
  • Conjunction time: 19:08 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 3°42'

On November 29, the 66%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 0.9) in the sky. The Moon will be in the constellation Pisces, and Saturn will be in the constellation Aquarius. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars.

November 30: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 00:05 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°40'

On November 30, the 74%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

Astronomical events in December 2025

December 4: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 02:54 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°48'

On December 4, the 98%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

December 4: Full Moon, Supermoon

The Full Cold Moon will occur on December 4 at 23:14 GMT. Our natural satellite will be in the constellation Taurus. Although the Full Moon technically lasts only a moment — when it is directly opposite the Sun relative to Earth — it appears fully illuminated a day before and after this time.

This Full Moon will be a Supermoon. It will be 7.9% bigger and 15% brighter than a regular Full Moon.

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December 7: Mercury at greatest elongation west

On December 7, Mercury (mag -0.5) will appear at its farthest apparent distance west from the Sun: the celestial bodies will be separated by 20°42'. The event is called the greatest elongation. It’s the best time to observe Mercury, so don’t miss the chance!

December 7: Moon near Jupiter

  • Conjunction time: 15:48 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 3°42'
  • Close approach time: 16:51 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°37'

On December 7, the 89%-illuminated Moon will be close to Jupiter (mag -2.6) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Gemini.

December 13-14: Geminid meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 150
  • Moon illumination: 27%
  • Active: Dec 4-20
  • Radiant location: Gemini
  • Visible from: everywhere

The Geminids are one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year. Their meteors are bright, plentiful, intensely colored, and slower moving. Luckily, in 2025, viewing conditions are favorable as the Moon is in the waning crescent phase. North of the equator, the Geminids’ radiant rises around sunset, so you can start observations already in the evening. In the Southern Hemisphere, the radiant appears in the sky around local midnight and culminates at about 2 a.m. local time.

December 20: New Moon

The New Moon will occur on December 20 at 01:43 GMT. At this point, our natural satellite will stay between the Earth and the Sun, so its bright side will be facing away from the Earth. It’s the best time for stargazing because the Moon’s light won’t hinder the view.

December 21: December solstice

The December solstice marks the first day of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2025, it will happen on December 21, at 15:03 GMT. It will be the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere; the Southern Hemisphere, on the contrary, will experience the greatest amount of sunlight and the longest day of the year. We prepared a fun and educational quiz about equinoxes and solstices for you. Check if you can tell the difference between these two astronomical events!

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December 22-23: Ursid meteor shower peak

  • Meteors/hour: 10
  • Moon illumination: 6%
  • Active: Dec 17-26
  • Radiant location: Ursa Minor
  • Visible from: Northern Hemisphere

The Ursids are a minor meteor shower that always peaks around the December solstice and produces 5-10 shooting stars per hour. This shower is often neglected because the mighty Geminids occur just a week before it. In 2025, you should definitely give the Ursids a chance, as they will occur just two days after the New Moon, so the sky will be dark. The Ursids’ radiant never sets below the horizon in northern locations, so you can observe the meteor shower all night.

December 27: Moon near Saturn

  • Close approach time: 00:42 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 3°34'
  • Conjunction time: 03:24 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 4°00'

On December 27, the 31%-illuminated Moon will be close to Saturn (mag 1.0) in the sky. The Moon will be in the constellation Pisces and Saturn will be in the constellation Aquarius. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars.

December 27: Moon near Neptune

  • Close approach time: 07:03 GMT
  • Close approach distance: 2°55'

On December 27, the 34%-illuminated Moon will be close to Neptune (mag 7.8) in the sky. Observe them through a pair of binoculars or a telescope in the constellation Pisces.

December 31: Moon near Pleiades

  • Conjunction time: 13:21 GMT
  • Conjunction distance: 0°54'

On December 31, the 88%-illuminated Moon will be close to the Pleiades star cluster (mag 1.2) in the sky. Observe them with the naked eye or through a pair of binoculars in the constellation Taurus.

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Bottom line: All Astronomical Events 2025

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