🌌 Cosmic Events to Watch in 2025 (India)
Here are some of the key celestial events you won’t want to miss from across India.
1. Quadrantids Meteor Shower (Jan 3–4)
Kick-off the year with a display of shooting stars. The Quadrantids peak on the night of Jan 3 into early morning of Jan 4. Time and Date+2seasky.org+2
Tip: Find a dark site away from city lights, lie back and look for meteors radiating from the northern sky.
2. Rare Planetary Alignment – Planetary Parade 2025 (Jan 25)
A special event where six major planets along with the Moon align in the sky. This is described as a ‘once‐in-a-lifetime cosmic show’. The Times of India
Tip: Check local sky-maps or apps for exact timing in your region; try sunset or early evening.
3. June Night Sky Highlights
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Full “Strawberry” Moon on June 11. Stargazing Mumbai+1
Lunar occultation of Antares on June 12: the Moon will cover this red supergiant star. Stargazing Mumbai+1
June Solstice on June 21, marking the longest day of the year. Stargazing Mumbai+1
Tip: For the occultation, binoculars will enhance the view of the star disappearing behind the Moon.
4. Perseid Meteor Shower (Aug 12-13)
One of the year’s premier meteor displays. The peak nights are Aug 12–13 in 2025. The Times of India+1
Tip: Look after midnight, towards the northeast sky. The darker your location, the better your chance.
5. Total Lunar Eclipse – September 7, 2025
Visible from India: On the night of Sept 7 the Moon will pass fully into Earth’s shadow, creating a “Blood Moon” effect. Indiatimes+1
Tip: Find a spot with clear western horizon sky. No special equipment needed—just your eyes and perhaps a camera/tripod.
6. Partial Solar Eclipse – September 21, 2025
Will occur globally but not visible from India (Sun will already be below the horizon here). Indiatimes
Tip: If travelling abroad this date, plan ahead; otherwise you can still watch it online via live streams of space agencies.
🔭 Stargazing Tips for India
Choose dates near new moon for darker skies (less moonlight).
Head to rural/less-light-polluted areas if possible (hills, outskirts, national parks).
Use apps or sky-maps (e.g., Star Walk, Sky Tonight) to locate stars, planets and events. Star Walk+1
Bring essentials: a comfy chair, warm clothing (early morning chill), a thermos, maybe binoculars or a small telescope.
Check weather/visibility: clear skies are essential.
📅 Quick “Mark Your Calendar” At-a-Glance
Jan 3–4 – Quadrantids meteor shower
Jan 25 – Planetary alignment
June 11 – Full Moon (“Strawberry Moon”)
June 12 – Lunar occultation of Antares
Aug 12–13 – Perseids meteor shower
Sept 7 – Total lunar eclipse
Sept 21 – Partial solar eclipse (not visible in India)🌌 Cosmic Events to Watch in 2025 (India)
Here are some of the key celestial events you won’t want to miss from across India.
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