15 Can’t-Miss Lunar Events for 2025
The year 2025 is set to be an astronomical bonanza for those who enjoy night sky and the moon in particular. It will be active in multiple observing events such as conjunctions, eclipse, and even the closest supermoon since 2019. Presented below are fifteen significant lunar events to consider adding to your planner:
List of Lunar Events in 2025
1. Moon, Venus, and Saturn: January 3, 2025
The January 3Unfortunately, the last day of the lunar crescent will be only 17%, but the conjunction together with Venus and Saturn will look very good after sunset. The view that is visible in the southwest brings hope for a beautiful celestial show consisting of three formations.
2. Saturn Occulted by the Moon: January 4, 2025
3. Mars Occulted by a Full Moon: January 13-14, 2025
4. A Crescent Moon and Venus Conjunction: February 1, 2025
Venus shines magnificently alongside a 15%-lit crescent Moon. Amateur astronomers can use telescopes to spot Venus as a distinct crescent.
5. “Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse: March 13-14, 2025
6. “Sunrise Eclipse” Partial Solar Eclipse: March 29, 2025
Skywatchers in northeastern U.S., Europe, and northern Russia can witness a breathtaking partially eclipsed sunrise. Areas like Maine and Canada promise the most striking views.
7. The Crescent Moon Meets Venus: March 2, 2025
On this date, a sliver of the Moon will accompany Venus in the early evening sky. Observing both crescents side-by-side will be a rare and ethereal treat.
8. A Low-Hanging Strawberry Moon: June 10, 2025
This year has a lunar standstill and the June Strawberry moon is at the lowest orbit in sky for 18.6 years. Get ready for gorgeous picture taking shots.
9. Crescent Moon, Venus, and Jupiter Conjunction: July 22, 2025
The Moon, Venus, and Jupiter align in the eastern sky before sunrise, creating a striking tableau enhanced by the bright star Aldebaran.
10. Mercury Joins Venus and Jupiter: August 19-21, 2025
For three mornings in August, the Moon graced a striking formation of Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury where the positions have changed slightly each morning.
11. A Crescent Moon with Venus and Regulus: September 19, 2025
Astrophotographers and skywatchers can capture the Moon nestled between Venus and the bright star Regulus in the pre-dawn sky.
12. Second Total Lunar Eclipse: September 7, 2025
People from Asia, Africa and Europe can look forward to the second total lunar events of the year. The totality will last an impressive 82 minutes.
13. Partial Solar Eclipse: September 21, 2025
New Zealand and the Pacific Ocean will host a stunning partial solar eclipse. Stewart Island promises some of the best land-based views.
14. Closest Supermoon Since 2019: November 5, 2025
The ‘supermoon’ in 2025 will see the Moon at a distance of 221, 818miles from the Earth and the moon will loom large and bright.
15. The Moon Meets Venus and the Pleiades: June 22, 2025
Before sunrise, look east to find the Moon flanked by Venus and the famous Pleiades star cluster.
Prepare for Skywatching Bliss
Sky watchers can all look forward to 2025 with its list of events that would excite both professional astronomers and casual stargazers. To be able to enjoy such shapes to the full you need additional tools like telescopes and moon guides.
Therefore let the calendars be circled and get ready for the spectacle showing by the Moon all through 2025!
