This weekend will witness the apex of the Corn Moon along with a complete lunar eclipse. Here's a rundown of what to expect.

Get ready, sky-gazers! The year 2025 is shaping up to be a stellar one for stargazing enthusiasts, with a series of awe-inspiring celestial events on the horizon. Here's a rundown of what you can expect to see in the coming months.

First up is the Harvest Moon, which will be the first supermoon of the remaining full moons in 2025. This lunar spectacle will light up the night sky on October 6. To get the best view, it's recommended to go outside and find a spot away from bright lights.

The following month, on November 5, the Beaver Moon will make its appearance as the second supermoon of the year. This will be a great opportunity to observe the full moon all weekend and into Monday.

The year's most anticipated event, however, is the total lunar eclipse on October 6, also known as the Harvest Moon. The eclipse will start at 11:28 a.m. ET and end at 4:55 p.m. ET. During totality, which will begin at 1:30 p.m. ET and last for about an hour and 23 minutes, the moon will turn red, a phenomenon known as a blood moon. At this point, some light from the sun will make it around the edges of Earth, casting a reddish glow on the lunar surface. Occasionally, directly before and following totality, the moon can appear to have a blue and purple band of light upon it, caused by sunlight passing through the Earth's ozone layer in the upper atmosphere.

The total lunar eclipse will be visible for those in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, according to NASA. For those in North and South America, the total lunar eclipse in March 2025 will be visible. The precise date and details are yet to be confirmed, but it's an event not to be missed.

In addition to the lunar events, there are several meteor showers to look forward to. The Draconids meteor shower will be visible on October 8-9, while the Orionids meteor shower will take place on October 22-23. The Southern Taurids meteor shower is anticipated on November 3-4, and the next three full moons (as of October 2025) will be supermoons.

Lastly, a rare astronomical event known as a black moon will occur around every 33 months. This occurs when there is a third new moon within a single season or, alternately, the second new moon in one calendar month. During this time, the moon is not visible from Earth as it is positioned between the Earth and the sun. This dark phase offers an ideal opportunity to observe stars, planets, and the Milky Way in the night sky with minimal moonlight interference.

So, mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable celestial journey in 2025!

This weekend will witness the apex of the Corn Moon along with a complete lunar eclipse. Here's a rundown of what to expect.