Celestial Events to Watch in 2025: A Stargazer's Guide

In 2025, sky enthusiasts have much to look forward to, including lunar eclipses, Saturn's ring vanishing, meteor showers, and fascinating planetary alignments. Notable events include Mars and Saturn's conjunctions and prime satellite views of planets. Most of these can be viewed without special equipment, even from urban areas.

The year 2025 promises to be an exciting one for stargazers, with celestial events ranging from lunar eclipses to meteor showers. While dark country skies offer the best views, urban dwellers can still enjoy many of these spectacles.

In March and September, watch for lunar eclipses as the Moon enters Earth's shadow, casting a coppery hue. Although Earth's position near Saturn's rings makes them invisible in March, other times will reveal their beauty with a telescope.

As the year progresses, expect striking meteor showers and planetary alignments, including close encounters of Venus with Jupiter and Saturn. Constellations like the Southern Cross and Sagittarius will also be prominently visible, delighting astronomers throughout the hemisphere.

(With inputs from agencies.)