Jan 3, 2025, 01:16 PM IST
Peaking on the night of January 2 into the early hours of January 3, this would be the year's first major celestial event. Under clear, dark skies, observers may witness up to 120 meteors per hour in the UK.
A total lunar eclipse will occur on March 14, turning the moon a reddish hue, often referred to as a 'Blood Moon.' The magnificent sight will be visible for approximately 1 hour 22 minutes for millions of people in the US.
On March 29, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from from Africa, Greenland, and parts of Europe. The cosmic event begins at 10:07 GMT with maximum coverage at 11:03 GMT. Between 30% and 40% of the Sun is expected to be covered.
The Perseids, one of the most popular meteor showers, will peak on the nights of August 12 and 13 in the Northern Hemisphere. The Perseids have a reputation for appearing as bright fireballs that leave fabulous trails across the sky.
These events will occur on 7 October, 5 November and 4 December. Supermoons happen when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, appearing up to 15% brighter and 30% bigger than regular full moons.
Saturn's rings will appear to 'disappear' as Earth passes through the plane of the rings, making them nearly invisible from our point of viewing between March 23rd to May 6th. This rare alignment offers a unique observational opportunity.
The second solar eclipse of the year will take place on September 21 and will be visible from the southern regions of Australia, parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and Antarctica. While the timing varies by location, in Wellington, New Zealand, the maximum eclipse is expected at 07:03 NZST.
The second lunar eclipse of the year will be visible on September 7 from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth positions itself directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earth's shadow to completely cover the Moon. Totality of this event will last approximately 82 minutes.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports