2025 sky spectacle: 16 must-see celestial events to mark your calendar

Sharjah: The Emirates Astronomical Society has identified 16 prominent celestial events that will grace Earth's skies in the upcoming year, 2025.

These events include notable occurrences such as the conjunction of the Moon with Venus and Saturn (post-sunset) on January 3, and the occultation of Saturn by the Moon (post-sunset) on January 4.

Moreover, the full Moon will occult Mars (post-sunset) on both January 13 and 14.

Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that February 1 will witness the Moon's close approach to Venus (post-sunset).

On March 2nd, a conjunction between the crescent Moon and Venus will occur (post-sunset). Earth will experience a total lunar eclipse, often referred to as a "blood moon," on March 13 and 14 (nighttime), followed by a partial solar eclipse on March 29.

Al Jarwan further explained that on June 22nd, a conjunction will take place between the crescent Moon, Venus, and the Pleiades star cluster (pre-sunrise). On July 22nd, another conjunction will occur between the crescent Moon, Venus, and Jupiter (pre-sunrise). The crescent Moon will approach Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury (pre-sunrise) on August 19 and 20. Additionally, a second total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7th, followed by a second partial solar eclipse on September 21.

He highlighted that on October 6th, the Harvest Moon (the full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox) will be visible (post-sunset). On November 5th, the closest supermoon since 2019 will be observed (post-sunset). The celestial events will conclude on December 4 with the Cold Moon (the full Moon closest to the winter solstice) appearing (post-sunset).