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The Orionid meteor shower, originating from Halley's comet, peaks tonight and offers a spectacular display of bright, fast-moving meteors best viewed in dark, clear skies after midnight, especially in areas away from city lights.
A rare October full harvest supermoon is visible, occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, with the moon appearing brighter and slightly larger due to its proximity to Earth, offering a spectacular sight for skywatchers.
On October 5, viewers can observe a sky event where the moon and Saturn appear close together, with Saturn just below the moon, offering a great opportunity for stargazing and telescope viewing of Saturn's rings, which are currently nearly edge-on and will become more visible in the coming years.
A mysterious bright object was seen over Delhi-NCR, likely a meteorite or rocket fragment, sparking curiosity and speculation about a possible large meteorite passing near Earth, with no reported damage or impact.
This week, a rare celestial event occurs where the Moon, Venus, and Regulus align in a 'smiling' formation visible in the dawn sky, featuring occultations and a unique triple conjunction, offering a spectacular sight especially from northern North America and Arctic regions.
This weekend, sky-gazers in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia can witness a total lunar eclipse, turning the moon a deep red, alongside the full corn moon. The eclipse, visible from specific regions and lasting over an hour, offers a spectacular view of the moon's changing phases, with best viewing away from bright lights. The event coincides with the peak of the corn moon, and additional celestial events like meteor showers and upcoming solar eclipses are also on the horizon.
A total lunar eclipse and blood moon will occur on September 7, lasting over 5 hours with the blood moon visible for 82 minutes, primarily observable from Australia, Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe, while viewers in the Americas will not see it. The event is caused by Earth's shadow on the moon, giving it a red hue, and can be safely watched without special eye protection.
A total lunar eclipse, known as a Blood Moon, will be visible in the UK on Sunday evening, with the Moon turning red as it passes through Earth's shadow. The eclipse begins with the penumbral phase at 16:28 BST and reaches maximum at 19:11 BST, just before moonrise, offering a chance to witness the red hue caused by Earth's atmosphere. Viewers should find a clear horizon and use binoculars or a telescope for the best experience, with the next opportunity in the UK occurring on 28 August 2026.
A record-breaking total lunar eclipse, visible to over 7 billion people worldwide, will occur between September 7 and 8, turning the Moon crimson and lasting over 3.5 hours, with visibility depending on location.
The last total lunar eclipse of 2025 will occur on September 7-8, during which the Moon will turn a dark red hue for 82 minutes due to Rayleigh scattering, visible in Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe, but not in the US.
A rare 'planet parade' featuring six planets (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) will be visible in the eastern sky from August 17 to 20, with most visible to the naked eye except Uranus and Neptune, which require a telescope. The event coincides with a waning crescent moon, enhancing the viewing experience, especially on August 19 and 20.
On July 20, in North America, a lunar eclipse called the 'Seven Sisters Eclipse' will occur, where the Moon will pass in front of the Pleiades star cluster, temporarily obscuring it from view, an event visible to about 60% of the world's population.
Skywatchers on July 7 can observe a close encounter between the waxing gibbous moon and the bright red supergiant star Antares in the constellation Scorpius, offering a striking celestial display just after sunset.
The Thunder Moon, also known as the Buck Moon, will be visible in the night sky on July 10, 2025, marking the first full moon of summer, named for the thunderstorms typical of July in North America, and providing a great opportunity for stargazing and enjoying celestial sights.
On June 22, a rare celestial alignment will be visible just before sunrise, featuring the waning crescent moon, bright Venus, and the Pleiades star cluster, offering a stunning sky show enhanced by Earthshine on the moon's dark side, accessible to the naked eye and ideal for early risers and sky enthusiasts.