{"id":241871,"date":"2025-01-09T13:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/?p=241871"},"modified":"2025-12-05T16:14:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:14:21","slug":"10-night-sky-events-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/fr\/2025\/01\/09\/10-night-sky-events-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"10 \u00e9v\u00e9nements du ciel nocturne \u00e0 ne pas manquer en 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Packages&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;110px||110px|&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Packages Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;60px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">10 Night Sky Events Not To Be Missed in 2025<\/h1>\n<p>From a <strong>partial solar eclipse<\/strong> to <strong>eye-catching planetary alignments<\/strong> and <strong>disappearing rings of Saturn<\/strong>, 2025 will be a year filled with celestial wonders that no stargazer should miss. As <strong>Aurora and night sky specialists in Iceland<\/strong>, we invite you to look up and experience the magic of the cosmos.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re currently in a <strong>solar maximum phase<\/strong>, which means <strong>increased solar activity<\/strong> and more opportunities to see <strong>stunning auroras<\/strong> even in places farther south than usual. But that\u2019s not all. Here are <strong>nine night sky events<\/strong> to mark on your calendar for 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>by Katarina Raker &amp; Gr\u00e9tar J\u00f3nsson<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#ed4441&#8243; divider_position=&#8221;center&#8221; divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; max_width=&#8221;150px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; height=&#8221;0px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px|||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;top&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;10%&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Myvatn-11.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Myvatn-11&#8243; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Package Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; animation_intensity_fold=&#8221;20%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>1. January 18: Saturn and Venus Conjunction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Kick off the year with a <strong>stunning planetary pairing<\/strong>. On <strong>January 18<\/strong>, look <strong>southwest<\/strong> about <strong>30 to 45 minutes after sunset<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll see <strong>Venus and Saturn<\/strong> appearing less than half a degree apart in the sky.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venus<\/strong>, the brighter of the two, will shine a brilliant white, while <strong>Saturn<\/strong> will appear slightly dimmer and golden. Both planets will be visible to the naked eye, but for a more detailed view, use <strong>binoculars<\/strong> or a <strong>small telescope<\/strong> to see <strong>Saturn\u2019s iconic rings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Head to a location with a clear view of the <strong>southwestern horizon<\/strong>, and don\u2019t forget to bring your camera to capture this beautiful cosmic dance.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Oswald||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Oswald||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>2. March 14: Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Prepare to see the <strong>moon blush red<\/strong> during a <strong>total lunar eclipse<\/strong> on <strong>March 14<\/strong>. The \u201cblood moon\u201d effect happens when the <strong>Earth\u2019s shadow blankets the moon<\/strong>, refracting sunlight through our atmosphere and casting a <strong>fiery glow<\/strong> on the lunar surface.<\/p>\n<p>The eclipse will be visible across <strong>the Americas<\/strong>, weather permitting. The <strong>total phase<\/strong> will last from <strong>2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. EST<\/strong>, with the moon appearing in shades of <strong>pumpkin orange to coppery red<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Find a <strong>dark spot away from city lights<\/strong> with a clear view of the <strong>eastern sky<\/strong> to enjoy the full beauty of this rare event.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>3. March 20: Spring Equinox<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The <strong>March equinox<\/strong> occurs on <strong>March 20<\/strong> at <strong>08:58 UTC<\/strong>. On this day, the <strong>Sun shines directly on the equator<\/strong>, resulting in <strong>nearly equal amounts of day and night<\/strong> across the world.<\/p>\n<p>In the <strong>Northern Hemisphere<\/strong>, this marks the <strong>first day of spring (vernal equinox)<\/strong>, while in the <strong>Southern Hemisphere<\/strong>, it signals the <strong>first day of fall (autumnal equinox)<\/strong>. But what makes this date even more special for us as <strong>Aurora enthusiasts<\/strong> is that <strong>the days around the equinox are some of the best times to see the Northern Lights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong> The interaction between <strong>Earth\u2019s magnetic field and solar winds<\/strong> tends to be stronger during the equinoxes, leading to <strong>increased auroral activity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Plan a Northern Lights outing during the equinox period and watch the sky come alive with dancing lights.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Winter-Tour-pictures-webside-1920-\u00d7-1080-px-1200-x-628-px-2-1.mp4&#8243; title_text=&#8221;We take you there! Best Northern Lights Tour From Reykjavik&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/northern-light-tours\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;aba8bb41-4e8c-4fdd-8b2b-139a1f7c871e&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>4. March 29: Partial Solar Eclipse<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">On <strong>March 29<\/strong>, stargazers across <strong>North America, Europe, northern Asia, and northwest Africa<\/strong> will witness a <strong>partial solar eclipse<\/strong>. Unlike a total solar eclipse, this one will show the <strong>sun as a crescent<\/strong> as the <strong>moon partially covers it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The event starts at <strong>4:50 a.m. EST<\/strong> and reaches its peak at <strong>6:47 a.m. EST<\/strong>. In <strong>Canada\u2019s Atlantic provinces<\/strong> and <strong>northern Quebec<\/strong>, the eclipse will block up to <strong>92% of the sun\u2019s disk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Always use <strong>solar viewing glasses<\/strong> or a <strong>pinhole projector<\/strong> to observe safely\u2014<strong>never look directly at the sun<\/strong>.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>5. June 26: Moon and Mercury Meet-Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">On <strong>June 26<\/strong>, catch a <strong>rare sighting of Mercury<\/strong>, the closest planet to the sun. Mercury is notoriously tricky to spot due to its proximity to the sun, but on this night, it will appear next to the <strong>slender crescent moon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Look <strong>low in the western sky<\/strong> about <strong>20 to 30 minutes after sunset<\/strong>. Mercury will shine as a <strong>faint point of light<\/strong>, just <strong>three degrees beside the moon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Find a spot with a <strong>clear view of the western horizon<\/strong>, and use <strong>binoculars<\/strong> to enhance your view if Mercury proves elusive.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>6. August 12: Venus and Jupiter\u2019s Close Encounter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">On <strong>August 12<\/strong>. <strong>Venus and Jupiter<\/strong>, the two brightest planets, will appear <strong>stunningly close together<\/strong> in a rare <strong>planetary conjunction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Look <strong>high in the eastern sky at dawn<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll see both planets close enough to fit together in <strong>binoculars<\/strong>. <strong>Venus<\/strong> will shine a <strong>brilliant white<\/strong>, while <strong>Jupiter<\/strong> will appear <strong>slightly dimmer and golden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> With a <strong>small telescope<\/strong>, you can even see <strong>Jupiter\u2019s banded atmosphere<\/strong> and its <strong>four largest moons<\/strong>.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>7. August 12, 13: Perseids Meteor Shower<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The <strong>Perseids Meteor Shower<\/strong> is one of the <strong>most popular and reliable meteor showers<\/strong> of the year, producing up to <strong>60 meteors per hour<\/strong> at its peak. It\u2019s caused by <strong>comet Swift-Tuttle<\/strong>, discovered in 1862, and is famous for producing <strong>bright, fast-moving meteors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24<\/strong>, but it will <strong>peak on the night of August 12 and into the early morning of August 13<\/strong>. This year, the <strong>waning gibbous moon<\/strong> will block out some of the dimmer meteors, but <strong>patience will pay off<\/strong> as you should still be able to catch <strong>bright streaks of light<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The best time to watch is <strong>after midnight<\/strong> from a <strong>dark location<\/strong> away from light pollution. The meteors will <strong>radiate from the constellation Perseus<\/strong>, but they can appear anywhere in the sky.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Bring a <strong>blanket and thermos of hot drinks<\/strong>, lie back, and enjoy one of nature\u2019s most spectacular shows under the <strong>starry Icelandic skies<\/strong>.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>8. September 7: Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">For the second time in 2025, stargazers will get to witness a <strong>total lunar eclipse<\/strong> on <strong>September 7<\/strong>. This one will be visible across <strong>Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>total phase<\/strong> will run from <strong>1:30 p.m. to 2:52 p.m. EDT<\/strong>, and during this time, the moon will appear <strong>bathed in eerie orange-red hues<\/strong> as <strong>Earth\u2019s shadow envelops it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Watch this event from a spot with a <strong>clear view of the eastern horizon<\/strong> as the moon rises.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>9. September 19: Moon, Venus, and Regulus in Celestial Group Hug<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">On <strong>September 19<\/strong>, look <strong>east about 45 minutes before sunrise<\/strong> to see a <strong>beautiful celestial trio<\/strong>. The <strong>crescent moon<\/strong>, <strong>Venus<\/strong>, and the bright star <strong>Regulus<\/strong> will form a <strong>striking triangle<\/strong> in the sky.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venus<\/strong>, the second-brightest object in the night sky after the moon, will <strong>shine brilliantly<\/strong>, while <strong>Regulus<\/strong>, part of the <strong>Leo constellation<\/strong>, will appear in a <strong>regal blue-white hue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Bring <strong>binoculars<\/strong> to fully appreciate the <strong>color contrast<\/strong> between <strong>Venus and Regulus<\/strong>.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>September 22: September Equinox<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>September equinox<\/strong> occurs on <strong>September 22<\/strong> at <strong>18:17 UTC<\/strong>. On this day, the <strong>Sun shines directly on the equator<\/strong>, resulting in <strong>nearly equal amounts of day and night<\/strong> across the world.<\/p>\n<p>In the <strong>Northern Hemisphere<\/strong>, it marks the <strong>first day of fall (autumnal equinox)<\/strong>, while in the <strong>Southern Hemisphere<\/strong>, it signals the <strong>first day of spring (vernal equinox)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Like the <strong>March equinox<\/strong>, this is <strong>one of the best times to see the Northern Lights<\/strong> due to the stronger interaction between <strong>Earth\u2019s magnetic field and solar winds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Plan a Northern Lights outing during the equinox period to maximize your chances of seeing vibrant auroral displays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Myvatn-23.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Myvatn-23&#8243; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Package Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; animation_intensity_fold=&#8221;20%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>December 13 to 14: Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The <strong>Geminid meteor shower<\/strong> is one of the <strong>year\u2019s best<\/strong> and will peak on <strong>December 13 to 14<\/strong>. This year\u2019s show promises to be particularly spectacular because it coincides with a <strong>dark, moonless sky<\/strong>, making it easier to spot <strong>up to 120 meteors per hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To get the <strong>best view<\/strong>, find a <strong>dark location away from light pollution<\/strong>. Even from a <strong>suburban backyard<\/strong>, dozens of <strong>bright shooting stars<\/strong> should be visible each hour under clear skies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Dress warmly, bring a <strong>blanket<\/strong> and <strong>thermos<\/strong>, and lay back to enjoy the <strong>show of shooting stars<\/strong> in comfort.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Package&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Package Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Why 2025 Is a Special Year for Stargazers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Roboto||||&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;100ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]With the <strong>sun at its solar maximum<\/strong>, 2025 promises <strong>more frequent auroras<\/strong> and <strong>stronger solar activity<\/strong>, making it an <strong>exciting year<\/strong> for stargazers. 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