As we enter a new year, the skies above British Columbia promise to dazzle celestial enthusiasts with an array of stunning astronomical events in 2025! Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or a casual observer, this year will bring exceptional opportunities to experience the wonders of the universe.

Mark Your Calendars: Key Dates for Stargazing in BC

Full Moons and Supermoons

Get ready for 12 full moons this year, and don't miss the supermoon—which appears about 7% larger and 15% brighter than a regular full moon! Here’s your guide to the full moons and supermoon of 2025:

- *January 13: Wolf Moon*

- *February 12: Snow Moon*

- *March 13: Worm Moon*

- *April 12: Pink Moon*

- *May 12: Flower Moon*

- *June 11: Strawberry Moon*

- *July 10: Buck Moon*

- *August 9: Sturgeon Moon*

- *September 7: Harvest Moon*

- *October 6: Hunter's Moon*

- *November 5: Beaver Moon (Supermoon)*

- *December 4: Cold Moon*

Lunar Eclipses

2025 is set to be memorable with two total lunar eclipses visible from North America. During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to take on a striking red hue—a phenomenon often referred to as a 'Blood Moon'. Don’t miss this important date:

- *March 13-14: Total Lunar Eclipse* (Visible across all of Canada)