February 12: Snow moon
March 14: Worm moon
April 12: Pink moon
May 12: Flower moon
June 11: Strawberry moon
July 10: Buck moon
August 9: Sturgeon moon
September 7: Corn moon
October 6: Harvest moon
November 5: Beaver moon
December 4: Cold moon
Solar and lunar eclipses
In 2025, two partial solar eclipses will grace the skies. A partial solar eclipse is a celestial phenomenon where the moon positions itself between the Earth and the sun, creating a mesmerizing sight without a perfect alignment of the bodies, as explained by NASA. Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the moon entirely masks the sun, a partial eclipse showcases only a segment of the sun’s surface obscured, forming a captivating crescent shape that gives the impression of the moon nibbling at the sun.
The first of the partial solar eclipses is scheduled for March 29, offering a spectacle visible from various regions across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. The second eclipse will occur on September 21, gracing parts of Australia, Antarctica, and selected Pacific Ocean islands with its celestial magic.
Additionally, two total lunar eclipses are set to enhance the nighttime skies during the March and September full moon events. During a lunar eclipse, the moon assumes a dim or darkened appearance when the Earth positions itself between the sun and the moon, aligning the three entities in a straight row that causes the moon to traverse into the Earth’s shadow.
As the moon enters the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, known as the umbra, it dons a striking red hue leading to the popular moniker “blood moon” for such lunar occurrences, per NASA’s explanation. The shadow’s imperfection allows faint sunrays to slip around its edges in a phenomenon reminiscent of a sunset, enveloping the moon in a radiant palette of warm hues.
The initial total lunar eclipse is anticipated to grace the skies between March 13-14, crossing vast expanses of Western Europe, Asia, Australia, western Africa, North America, South America, and Antarctica. The subsequent total lunar eclipse is slated for September 7-8, offering a visual spectacle to onlookers from Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, parts of eastern South America, Alaska, and Antarctica.
To ascertain the precise timing and locations where these celestial displays will be visible, interested individuals are encouraged to consult Time and Date’s website for detailed information.
Meteor showers
Enthusiasts of celestial phenomena have a series of dates to mark on their calendars for the upcoming annual meteor showers, as detailed by the American Meteor Society:
– Lyrids: April 21-22
– Eta Aquariids: May 3-4
– Southern Delta Aquariids: July 29-30
– Alpha Capricornids: July 29-30
– Perseids
