Blood Moon and fiery crescent: calendar of eclipses in 2025

A number of astronomical phenomena can be observed from Earth every year. Some of them can be seen with the naked eye, others with the help of special equipment. Solar and lunar eclipses are the most common and easily distinguishable in the sky. The first happens when a satellite obscures the star closest to our planet, and the second happens when the Moon is in the shadow of the Earth. For more information about when and where in 2025 it will be possible to see eclipses of the Sun and Moon, as well as which of them can be monitored in Russia, see the Izvestia article.

Lunar eclipse on March 14, 2025

Solar and lunar eclipses have long been a mystery to people. In ancient times, they were even believed to be harbingers of troubles and difficulties. However, with the development of science, people have uncovered all the secrets of these phenomena and can predict when they will occur.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is placed between the Earth's natural satellite and the Sun, while the shadow of our planet falls on the moon. An important difference between solar and lunar eclipses is that the latter can be observed from almost any point where the satellite is above the horizon at that moment. To observe a solar eclipse, you need more conditions to match.

There are three types of lunar eclipses:

— total. It happens at those moments when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in one line, while our planet finds itself between two space objects. The moon does not disappear from the sky, but only turns dark red, brick or orange. This is due to the scattering of the blue and violet light spectrum by the gas shell of our planet. Thus, only the red and orange colors of the spectrum "reach" the moon;

— partial. It is also called private. Occurs when the Moon is in the penumbra of the Earth;

— penumbra. In this case, the Moon enters the earth's penumbra only partially. They are also the most common, and they are the most difficult to notice, due to the fact that the brightness of the satellite varies slightly and only special instruments can detect this phenomenon.

The next lunar eclipse will take place on March 14th and will be total. It will start at 06:57 Moscow time and end at 13:00 Moscow time. The duration of the full phase will be more than one hour. However, it will be difficult to see this lunar eclipse in Russia. According to experts, only its final penumbral phases will be visible from the territories of Chukotka, Kamchatka and the Magadan region.

It is best to observe the total lunar eclipse in March in North and South America, Western Europe and Africa, as well as the Pacific Ocean.

Solar eclipse on March 29, 2025

A solar eclipse is a phenomenon when the light of a star does not reach our planet due to the fact that the Moon is blocking it.

It is important to note that eclipses are not very common due to the mismatch of the lunar orbit with the plane in which the Earth moves around the Sun, which is called the ecliptic plane. Due to the fact that the orbit is tilted by about five degrees, the Moon appears above or below the desired point, and eclipses do not occur.

However, there are periods called eclipse seasons, or corridors. They occur twice a year, when the orbit of the Earth's satellite intersects with the plane of the ecliptic in places called the Nodes of the Moon. In 2025, they will fall on March and September.

There are four types of solar eclipses:

— partial (this type is the most common. In this case, the Sun, Moon and Earth do not line up in a straight line, the Moon creates only a penumbra — the so—called penumbra);

- full (the Earth's natural satellite completely covers the Sun, while its size exceeds the starry ones);

— ring-shaped (occurs when the Moon is at its apogee, that is, at its maximum distance from the Earth. With this type of eclipse, a phenomenon often called the "ring of fire" can be observed in the sky);

is a hybrid (an annular phase may be observed in one region of the Earth, while in another it is complete).

Two to five solar eclipses occur annually, with total eclipses occurring once every year and a half, annular eclipses occurring every year or two, but hybrid eclipses are considered the rarest due to the fact that they occur only a few times per century.

Several solar eclipses can be expected in 2025, the nearest of which will be on March 29. It will be private, starting at 11:51 Moscow time and ending at 15:44 Moscow time. It will be best seen from the waters of Hudson Bay in Canada. The eclipse will also be visible in Russia.: on the Kola Peninsula and in the northwest of the Murmansk region (14:44 Moscow time), the Russian station "Barentsburg" (14:37 Moscow time). Separate phases of the eclipse will be observed in Moscow, St. Petersburg and the cities of Western Siberia.

Lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025

The next lunar eclipse, which can be observed in 2025, will occur on September 7. This time, Russians will have more luck, as it will be possible to see it from a larger area of the country. It will last from 18:28 Moscow time to 23:55 Moscow time. The maximum phase will last about 1.5 hours. In addition to Russia, the eclipse of the Moon can be seen in Europe, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia and Oceania.

Solar eclipse on September 21, 2025

The second solar eclipse of this year will occur on September 21 and will also be frequent. It will last from 20:30 Moscow time to 00:54 Moscow time. The sun will appear to be most occluded when viewed from New Zealand, some Pacific islands, and Antarctica.

In Russia, it will not be possible to observe the phenomenon: it will not be visible.

The corridor of eclipses: what is it when in 2025

All eclipses in 2025 will take place during the so-called eclipse corridors, which open the lunar and close the solar.

The first one will start on March 14 and end on March 14-29, the second one will start on September 7 and end on September 21.

Many people are of the opinion that astronomical events can somehow affect a person's well-being and his condition, this pattern was noticed in ancient times. Earthquakes were believed to be harbingers of famine, war, and other terrible events.

In astrology, eclipses are considered to bring troubles and problems.However, there is an important difference between the types of eclipses. Lunar eclipses primarily have an impact on the emotional sphere. So, a person becomes more sentimental and more conflicts arise.

Solar eclipses are thought to have a slightly different effect.:

—the will weakens;

— thoughts get confused;

— there is a risk of committing a rash act;

— lethargy appears;

— blood pressure increases, there are other cardiovascular problems.

At the same time, from a medical point of view, the influence of eclipses of the Sun and Moon on humans and the historical course of events has not been proven.

According to doctors, astronomical phenomena can rarely affect health, and most people may feel unwell only because of autosuggestion. Scientists have actively conducted research to check whether cosmic events have an impact on the human condition, but they have not received an unambiguous and clear answer.

As information about eclipses appears on the eve of events, people begin to believe that their health is getting worse. Therefore, during such periods, the number of people who turn to doctors increases.

Beliefs that are formed as a result of prejudice and stereotypes can greatly distort a person's perception of reality. There is a term "cognitive distortion", that is, a person may believe in the influence of certain astronomical events, in particular solar and lunar eclipses, on various aspects of life, and as a result, he begins to feel the above symptoms.

At the same time, one should not think that eclipses have no effect on life on Earth. So, the sun can affect animals, thereby disrupting their habitual biorhythms. If an animal or insect leads a daytime lifestyle and night suddenly falls, it can go to sleep, and night dwellers, on the contrary, will wake up.

Astrologers also disagree about the effects of eclipses on people. In particular, some say that the visibility of the phenomenon in the place where the person is is important. However, it is most important to pay attention to which sign the solar or lunar eclipse will take place in. For a deeper analysis, astrologers also look at the participation of other planets in eclipses. However, there are general recommendations for this time.

During a solar eclipse:

— it is impossible to make important decisions, including financial ones (a person's perception of the situation worsens emotionally);

— new projects or business should be postponed to another day (energy is transformed, thereby making the eclipse an unfavorable time for something new);

- you can not engage in risky sports, because there is a risk of injury.

During the lunar eclipse:

— it is better to avoid communicating with people, especially those with whom relationships are usually difficult (this way conflicts can be avoided);

— you do not need to make decisions related to career change, relocation and so on;

— no need to borrow and lend;

— travel and sports should also be postponed due to the risk of injury.

During any exercise, it is recommended to:

— engage in meditation or spiritual practices to tune in to work, cleanse and come into harmony with energy;

— give the body a rest;

— work out your fears and experiences;

— learn to understand loved ones;

— pay attention to your thoughts, listen to your intuition, remember dreams;

— introduce new habits.

If any signs of malaise occur, it is important to consult a doctor. Self-medication can only worsen the situation, because feeling unwell can be the cause of an illness that needs to be identified immediately.