2025 to Feature Rare Celestial Events, Including Planetary Alignments and Meteor Showers

Astronomy enthusiasts can look forward to a year of dazzling phenomena, from a total lunar eclipse to the closest supermoon of the year.

The Quadrantid meteor shower will kick off 2025 with a brief but intense peak on January 2-3, producing up to 200 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
A rare planetary alignment on February 28 will showcase all seven other planets visible in Earth's skies, with five being observable to the naked eye.
A total lunar eclipse, or 'blood moon,' will occur on March 14, visible across the Americas with a totality lasting 65 minutes.
The Perseid meteor shower in August and the Geminid meteor shower in December will offer prolific displays, though both may be affected by moonlight.
Saturn's rings will appear to vanish temporarily in 2025 due to Earth’s unique viewing angle, with the phenomenon occurring twice during the year.