Twelve full moons, including three supermoons and two total lunar eclipses, will be seen in the sky year 2025. For sky observers throughout the world, these celestial phenomena will present special opportunity.
Even though full moons completely light up the night sky, they are most spectacular when they rise. Every full moon has a customary name that dates back to the days of agriculture. Significant lunar events in 2025 also include two total eclipses that alter the moon’s appearance and the closest lunar phases that coincide with supermoons.
Dates and Names of the 2025 Full Moon
A Live Science report states that the 2025 full moons are listed using their customary names. The Wolf Moon on January 13 marks the start of the sequence, and the Cold Moon on December 4 marks its end. Highlights include the Harvest Moon, a supermoon, on October 6 and the Worm Moon, which occurs on March 14 and coincides with a total lunar eclipse. On November 5 and December 4, there will be further supermoons.
2025 Total Lunar Eclipses
In 2025, two complete lunar eclipses are anticipated. The total eclipse of the Worm Moon is scheduled for March 13–14, with a duration of roughly 65 minutes, according to Live Science. This reddish-orange eclipse will be visible in both North and South America. The second total eclipse, which will last 82 minutes and be most noticeable in Asia and Australia, will occur on September 7 under the Harvest Moon.
Moon Phases and Other Occurrences
Over the course of its 29.5-day cycle, the moon goes through several phases, from the invisible new moon to the brightly lighted full moon. The partial solar eclipses on March 29 and September 21 in 2025 are noteworthy occasions. These astronomical occurrences coincide with NASA’s Artemis II mission, which is scheduled for September and represents the next phase of human lunar exploration.