The astronomical calendar for 2025 presents a complex array of celestial events, each demanding specific observational conditions and timing. Based on decades of astronomical records, these events require careful planning for optimal viewing. Mars Opposition Headlines January January 2025 opens with the Quadrantid meteor shower peaking January 3-4, delivering up to 120 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. Recent data from the International Meteor Organization predicts the peak near 17:45 Universal Time on January 3rd, favoring the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The Red Planet dominates mid-January. Mars reaches opposition on January 15, with its closest Earth approach on January 12. The … Continue reading 2025’s Celestial Calendar: Mars Opposition, Meteor Showers, Supermoon, Eclipses & Rare Planet Alignments