Top Night Sky Events of 2025

The night sky offers a breathtaking display of celestial events throughout the year. Whether you’re an avid stargazer, an amateur astronomer, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the cosmos, there are plenty of celestial phenomena to look forward to in 2025. Here are the top night sky events that you won’t want to miss.

January 3: Quadrantid Meteor Shower

The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of the most intense annual meteor showers, known for its bright fireball meteors. Because the Moon is in its last quarter, you might see several shooting stars on the evening of the 3rd. This year’s viewing conditions are ideal: the peak coincides with an 11% illuminated waxing crescent, so the moonlight will not interfere with the show.

March 4: Total Lunar Eclipse

This the first total Lunar Eclipse of 2025.

Regions seeing, at least, some parts of the eclipse: Europe, Much of Asia, Much of Australia, Much of Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Antarctica.

March 29: Partial Solar Eclipse

Regions seeing, at least, a partial eclipse: Europe, North in Asia, North/West Africa, Much of North America, North in South America, Atlantic, Arctic.

August 12 and 13: Perseid’s meteor shower

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the year’s most popular and abundant meteor showers. It is capable of producing up to 100 meteors per hour. The waning gibbous moon will block out all but the brightest meteors this year.

September 7: Total Lunar Eclipse

This is the second total Lunar Eclipse of 2025.

Regions seeing, at least, some parts of the eclipse: Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, West in North America, East in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica.

December 21: Geminids Meteor Shower

Many believe the Geminids to be the best meteor shower, with up to 120 colorful meteors each hour at its peak. It is caused by debris from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, which was found in 1982. The shower takes place every year from December 7 to December 17. This year, it reaches its peak on the 21st night and 22nd morning. The thin, crescent moon will set early in the evening, leaving dark skies for what should be an impressive display.

Conclusion

So, these are some of the best dates to stay out late, enjoy the night sky, and possibly photograph these spectacular celestial events! Here’s a selection of my favorite astrophotography photos. Check it out! And clear skies!