Full Moons, Supermoons & Meteor Showers

For anyone fascinated by the night sky, 2025 promises a calendar full of celestial wonders. From full moons to supermoons, eclipses, and meteor showers, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy and learn about astronomy. Here’s a guide to the key events you won’t want to miss.

Full Moons

A full moon occurs once during each lunar cycle, which consists of eight phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The phases result from sunlight reflecting off the moon as it orbits Earth.

Here are the full moons to look out for in 2025:

• Wolf Moon – January 13
• Snow Moon – February 12
• Worm Moon – March 14
• Pink Moon – April 13
• Flower Moon – May 12
• Strawberry Moon – June 11
• Buck Moon – July 10
• Sturgeon Moon – August 9
• Harvest Moon – September 7
• Hunter’s Moon – October 7
• Beaver Moon – November 5
• Cold Moon – December 4

Supermoons

A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter. In 2025, supermoons will occur on:

• October 7
• November 5
• December 4

Eclipses

There will be four eclipses in 2025: two lunar and two solar. Here’s what you need to know:

• March 13–14: A total lunar eclipse will be visible in New Mexico, with the best viewing time from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. The maximum eclipse occurs around 12:58 a.m.
• March 29: A partial solar eclipse (not visible from New Mexico).
• September 7: A total lunar eclipse (not visible from New Mexico).
• September 21: A partial solar eclipse (not visible from New Mexico).

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Meteor Showers

Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through debris from comets or asteroids, creating streaks of light in the sky. The best meteor showers of 2025 include:

• Quadrantids (peaks January 2–3)
• Lyrids (peaks April 21–22)
• Eta Aquariids (peaks May 3–4)
• Southern Delta Aquariids (peaks July 29–30)
• Alpha Capricornids (peaks July 29–30)
• Perseids (peaks August 12–13)
• Orionids (peaks October 22–23)
• Northern Taurids (peaks November 8–9)
• Leonids (peaks November 16–17)
• Southern Taurids (peaks November 26–27)

For the best meteor shower viewing, find a dark location away from city lights, check for clear skies, and choose nights when the moon is less full.

Tips for Stargazing

• Location: Look for dark-sky areas away from urban light pollution.
• Equipment: A pair of binoculars or a telescope can enhance your experience, but many events can be enjoyed with the naked eye.
• Timing: Peak viewing hours for most events are late at night or early in the morning.

Get ready to mark your calendar and enjoy the wonders of the universe in 2025!

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