2025鈥檚 Must-See Astronomical Events: Eclipses, Supermoons & More
2025 will be a fascinating year for astronomy and space exploration enthusiasts, with several unmissable events on the calendar. Among the highlights are 12 full moons, three supermoons and two total lunar eclipses, as well as the launch of the Artemis II mission by NASA. The first total lunar eclipse of 2025 will take place at dawn on March 14, when the so-called 鈥淲orm Moon鈥 will turn red for 65 minutes.聽 The second eclipse, occurring at dawn on September 8 during the "Harvest Moon," will last 82 minutes and be most visible in Asia and Australia. The supermoons, which occur when the full moon is at its closest point to the Earth, also promise to enchant.聽 They are set to take place on October 6, during the 鈥淗arvest Supermoon," November 5, during the 鈥淏eaver Supermoon," and December 4, during the 鈥淐old Supermoon.鈥 The year's full moons, while stunning, also reflect historical names tied to agricultural traditions. These include the 鈥淲olf Moon鈥 on January 13, the 鈥淪now Moon鈥 on February 12 and the 鈥淩ose Moon鈥 on April 12.聽 Other important full moons include the 鈥淔lower Moon鈥 on May 12, the 鈥淪trawberry Moon鈥 on June 11 and the 鈥淒eer Moon鈥 on July 10. Another highlight of the year will be the launch of the Artemis II mission in September. This will be the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon since 1972, paving the way for Artemis III, which will take astronauts to the lunar surface in 2026.聽 The year 2025 promises to be unforgettable both for stargazers and space exploration.聽
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The year will kick off with a six-planet parade in January that will be visible for weeks. Eclipses and supermoons also are on tap.
