Announcements

Astronomical events happening this semester 

January 2025:

• January 3: Venus and the Moon will have a close approach, with Venus shining brightly next to a Waxing Crescent Moon.
  Time And Date

• January 13: The Moon will pass in front of Mars, an event observable from parts of the United States and Canada.
  New York Post

• January 17-18: Venus and Saturn will appear close together in the evening sky, offering a striking planetary conjunction.
  New York Post

February 2025:

• February 11: A close conjunction of Venus and Jupiter will be visible, with the two planets appearing very near each other in the evening sky.
  Time And Date

• February 27: A Full Moon, traditionally known as the Snow Moon, will occur.
  Time And Date

March 2025:

• March 13-14: A Total Lunar Eclipse, often referred to as a "Blood Moon," will take place, during which the Moon may appear reddish due to Earth's shadow.
  The Sun

• March 24: Saturn's rings will appear edge-on from Earth's perspective, causing them to seem invisible. This phenomenon occurs approximately every 15 years.
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April 2025:

• April 22-23: The Lyrids Meteor Shower will peak, offering a chance to see up to 20 meteors per hour under clear, dark skies.
  SeaSky

• April 30: A Partial Solar Eclipse will occur, visible from certain regions.
  SeaSky

May 2025:

• May 6-7: The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower will reach its peak, known for its association with Halley's Comet and typically producing up to 60 meteors per hour in the Southern Hemisphere.
  SeaSky

• May 24: A close approach of Mars and Jupiter will be observable, with the two planets appearing near each other in the morning sky.