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Regardless of your sentiments about 2024, it turned out to be an excellent year for enthusiasts of cosmic phenomena.
In April, a total solar eclipse graced North America with an unusual astronomical occurrence, allowing spectators to observe the sun’s corona, the star’s outer layer. The path of totality traversed 13 states, while the majority of the United States could glimpse at least a partial view of the eclipse.
A significant geomagnetic storm triggered strong solar flares in May, enabling individuals as far south as Florida to witness the northern lights, commonly referred to as aurora borealis. It was predominantly visible through photographic equipment, producing some remarkable images.
Numerous celestial occurrences await in 2025 as well, featuring two lunar eclipses called “blood moons,” a partial solar eclipse, meteor showers, a comet, and three full moons referred to as “supermoons.”
Meteor showers to observe in 2025: Quadrantid, Perseid, Geminid, Ursid and more
In 2025, approximately 11 meteor showers will be available for viewing, commencing with the Quadrantid meteor shower on Jan. 3.
- Jan. 3-4: Quadrantid meteor shower — This annual meteor shower will take place from Jan. 1-5, hitting its peak on the evening of Jan. 3 and the early morning of Jan. 4, providing around 40 meteors per hour at its most active.
- April 22-23: Lyrid meteor shower — The Lyrids will occur between April 16-22, peaking on the night of April 22 and the early morning on April 23. SeaSky.org categorizes the Lyrid meteor shower as an “average” one, with about 20 meteors hourly at its summit.
- May 6-7: Eta Aquarids meteor shower — This meteor shower runs yearly from April 19 to May 28, peaking around May 6-7. In the southern hemisphere, approximately 60 meteors can be seen per hour at the peak time, while the northern hemisphere may observe about 30.
- July 28-29: Delta Aquarids meteor shower — Visible from July 12 to Aug. 23, the Delta Aquarids peak from July 28-29, with as many as 20 meteors observable per hour.
- Aug. 12-13: Perseids meteor shower — Highly regarded as one of the best annual showers, the Perseids will occur between July 17 and Aug. 24, with the peak on Aug. 12-13, offering up to 60 meteors per hour at its highest activity.
- Oct. 7: Draconids meteor shower — Unlike most meteor showers, the Draconids is best observed in the early evening. This minor shower will take place from Oct. 6-10, peaking on Oct. 7, with about 10 meteors per hour; however, this year’s full moon may obstruct visibility.
- Oct. 21-22: Orionids meteor shower — Occurring between Oct. 2 to Nov. 7, the Orionids will peak between Nov. 21-22. Stargazers can expect a superb view of the Orionids this year since the moon will be absent throughout the night, allowing visibility of up to 20 meteors per hour.
- Nov. 4-5: Taurids meteor shower — The Taurids take place yearly from Sept. 7 to Dec. 10, reaching their peak between Nov. 4-5 with about five to 10 meteors visible hourly. This year’s display may largely be obscured by the light of the full moon.
- Nov. 17-18: Leonids meteor shower — The Leonids operate on a 33-year cycle that can produce hundreds of meteors per hour. However, we are roughly nine years from the next active cycle. Expect to see around 15 meteors hourly during the peak between Nov. 17-18.
- Dec. 13-14: Geminids meteor shower — The Geminids are recognized as the most dependable shower of the year. With a peak showing of up to 120 meteors per hour, it will run from Dec. 7-17 and peak on Dec. 13-14. Although some illumination from the second quarter moon may obscure parts of the shower, it should still be visible.
- Dec. 21-22: Ursids meteor shower — Running from Dec. 17-25, the Ursids will peak on Dec. 21-22, offering five to 10 meteors per hour. This year’s Ursids display is anticipated to be good despite its frequency due to the moon’s slender crescent.
2025 will feature two ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipses
To avoid any foreboding impressions, it should be noted that 2025 will present not one, but two total lunar eclipses wherein the moon will adopt a rusty or “blood” red hue. Fortunately, these events are actually quite normal.
Total lunar eclipses are occasionally referred to as Blood moons, as outlined by TimeAndDate.com, because of the moon’s inclination to radiate a reddish tint during full eclipses. This term also applies to four consecutive total lunar eclipses, which is not the scenario for this year.
The first total lunar eclipse will be fully visible across the majority of North America on March 14. The second lunar eclipse will take place on Sept. 7, primarily observable from Asia, Russia, Australia, and eastern Africa.
Full moon 2025 calendar: When and how to view every full moon in Florida
On the
Jan. 13: Wolf moon
- First quarter: Jan. 6 — 5:57 p.m. CT, 6:57 p.m. ET
- Full moon: Jan. 13 — 4:27 p.m. CT, 5:27 p.m. ET
- Last quarter: Jan. 21 — 2:32 p.m. CT, 3:32 p.m. ET
- New moon: Jan. 29 — 6:37 a.m. CT, 7:37 p.m. ET
Feb. 12: Snow moon
- First quarter: Feb. 5 — 2:03 a.m. CT, 3:03 a.m. ET
- Full moon: Feb. 12 — 7:54 a.m. CT, 8:54 a.m. ET
- Last quarter: Feb. 20 — 11:34 a.m. CT, 12:34 p.m. ET
- New moon: Feb. 27 — 6:46 p.m. CT, 7:46 p.m. ET
March 14: Worm moon
- First quarter: March 6 — 10:33 a.m. CT, 11:33 a.m. ET
- Full moon: March 14 — 1:55 a.m. CT, 2:55 a.m. ET
- Last quarter: March 22 — 6:32 a.m. CT, 7:32 a.m. ET
- New moon: March 29 — 6 a.m. CT, 7 a.m. ET
April 12: Pink moon
- First quarter: April 4 — 9:16 p.m. CT, 10:16 p.m. ET
- Full moon: April 12 — 7:23 p.m. CT, 8:23 p.m. ET
- Last quarter: April 20 — 8:37 p.m. CT, 9:37 p.m. ET
- New moon: April 27 — 2:33 p.m. CT, 3:33 p.m. ET
May 12: Flower moon
- First quarter: May 4 — 8:53 a.m. CT, 9:53 a.m. ET
- Full moon: May 12 — 11:58 a.m. CT, 12:58 p.m. ET
- Last quarter: May 20 — 7 a.m. CT, 8 a.m. ET
- New moon: May 26 — 10:04 p.m. CT, 11:04 p.m. ET
June 11: Strawberry moon
- First quarter: June 2 — 10:41 p.m. CT, 11:41 p.m. ET
- Full moon: June 11 — 2:46 a.m. CT, 3:46 a.m. ET
- Last quarter: June 18 — 2:20 p.m. CT, 3:20 p.m. ET
- New moon: June 25 — 5:33 a.m. CT, 6:33 a.m. ET
July 10: Buck moon
- First quarter: July 2 — 2:30 p.m. CT, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Full moon: July 10 — 3:38 p.m. CT, 4:38 p.m. ET
- Last quarter: July 17 — 7:39 p.m. CT, 8:39 p.m. ET
- New moon: July 24 — 2:12 p.m. CT, 3:12 p.m. ET
Aug. 9: Sturgeon moon
- First quarter: Aug. 1 — 7:41 a.m. CT, 8:41 a.m. ET
- Full moon: Aug. 9 — 2:57 a.m. CT, 3:57 a.m. ET
- Last quarter: Aug. 16 — 12:14 a.m. CT, 1:14 a.m. ET
- New moon: Aug. 23 — 1:07 a.m. CT, 2:07 a.m. ET
- First quarter: Aug. 31 — 1:25 a.m. CT, 2:25 a.m. ET
Sept. 7: Corn, Harvest moon
- Full moon: Sept. 7 — 1:10 p.m. CT, 2:10 p.m. ET
- Last quarter: Sept. 14 — 5:35 a.m. CT, 6:35 a.m. ET
- New moon: Sept. 21 — 2:54 p.m. CT, 3:54 p.m. ET
- First quarter: Sept. 29 — 6:54 p.m. CT, 7:54 p.m. ET
Oct. 6: Hunter’s moon
- Full moon: Oct. 6 — 10:48 p.m. CT, 11:48 p.m. ET
- Last quarter: Oct. 13 — 1:14 p.m. CT, 2:14 p.m. ET
- New moon: Oct. 21 — 7:25 a.m. CT, 8:25 a.m. ET
- First quarter: Oct. 29 — 11:22 a.m. CT, 12:22 p.m. ET
Nov. 5: Beaver moon
- Full moon: Nov. 5 — 7:20 a.m. CT, 8:20 a.m. ET
- Last quarter: Nov. 11 — 11:29 p.m. CT, 12:29 a.m. ET (Nov. 12)
- New moon: Nov. 20 — 12:48 a.m. CT, 1:48 a.m. ET
- First quarter: Nov. 28 — 12:59 a.m. CT, 1:59 a.m. ET
Dec. 4: Cold moon
- Full moon: Dec. 4 — 5:15 p.m. CT, 6:15 p.m. ET
- Last quarter: Dec. 11 — 2:52 p.m. CT, 3:52 p.m. ET
- New moon: Dec. 19 — 7:44 p.m. CT, 8:44 p.m. ET
- First quarter: Dec. 27 — 1:10 p.m. CT, 2:10 p.m. ET
The provided timings should be nearly identical for zip codes throughout Florida; however, you can verify your individual zip code using the Farmer Almanac’s moon phase calendar tool.
How many supermoons will occur in 2025?
In 2025, there will be three supermoons, beginning with October’s Harvest moon on Oct. 7. The subsequent two supermoons will match the full Beaver moon in November (Nov. 5) and the full Cold moon in December (Dec. 4).
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