A new “supermoon” on February 27, 2025, will set the beginning of Ramadan, a total lunar eclipse in March … [+]
A “supermoon” will cause a host of astronomical events. At 7:45 afternoon EST on Thursday, February 27, 2025, there is a new moon, when our natural satellite will be lost in the brightness of the sun.
Although it will not be precisely between Earth and Sun, it will be exactly at the time of an orbit to cause the second of two spectacular eclipses. However, before that, the future appearance of the moon as a crescent will have consequences for billions of people on our planet.
Why is the new moon today a ‘supermoon’
What is a supermoon, and when is the other? The new moon this weekend is a supermoon, though it will get almost zero publicity and remain a small secret among the Stargazers. That’s because it’s a new moon, so it’s not visible, so it won’t get much attention. However, the concept is the same as a full supermoon.
The orbital of the moon around the Earth is a little elliptical, means every single month, reaches a point called apogee When it is farther from the ground, and a point called perigeewhen it is closest. A supermoon is just the moon in perigee. They happen every month, but in all types of different stages.
How do Perigejee and Apogee work – and explain “supermun”.
Why ‘supermooons’ are important
The reason that supermutes are visible on the full moon and the new moon are the gravitational effects they have on the tides in the Earth’s oceans. A supermoon on a new moon causes the king’s strongest tides due to the combined gravitational effects of the sun and the moon that are on the same side of the Earth. The other full supermia is on November 5, 2025.
Surely, a supermoon on the new moon is more important than a supermoon on the full moon, especially for those in coastal areas. It is another reminder that people tend to focus on things they can see than those that are really important. It is a situation similar to the “parade of plans” current, which is being perceived as a rare reach when, in reality, it is simply an illusion of vision.
The crescent moon and the beginning of Ramadan
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, begins with the viewing of the crescent moon after the new moon. Since the new moon occurs on February 27, 2025, the first view of the crescent moon – “Ramadan Moon” – is likely to be visible after sunset on February 28 or March 1st.
This glance – likely through great telescopes on February 28 – will officially begin Ramadan. The Islamic calendar is completely lunar -based, which means that Ramadan moves early each year to the Gregorian calendar. In 2026, Ramadan will begin around 17-18 February, depending on when the crescent moon is first seen.
The night sky one hour after sunset on March 2, 2025.
Looking at the crescent moon and ‘Parade Planet’
Seven planets are currently visible in the sky after the Sun, though only with Venus, Jupiter and Mars easily visible to the naked eye. However, the crescent moon will dramatically improve the view from Saturday, March 1, when a 6%crescent moon joins the quarrel just below Venus. On Sunday, March 2, 2025, it will be 12%appropriate and slightly above Venus.
Total lunar eclipse of lunar blood on March 13-14, 2025
A few weeks later, on the night of March 13-14, 2025-halfway through Ramadan-a total lunar eclipse will turn the full moon a deep red color. It is often called a “blood moon”, this full eclipse will be visible throughout North and South America, offering a spectacular view in the night sky.
The event begins at 1:09 AM Edt, with a whole lasting from 2:26 to 3:32 AM Edt. It will be the first total lunar eclipse since 2022, with a second that occurs later in 2025 on September 7 for Asia. Lunar eclipses always come in couples with solar eclipses, and this is no exception.
East Day Time (EDT). The moon moves right to left, passing through penumbra and umbra, … [+]
Partial solar eclipse on March 29 2025
Two weeks after the total lunar eclipse, the moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun again as a new moon, but this time, it will also cause a partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025. While not a total solar eclipse like that on April 8, 2024, this event will still be extraordinary, with up to 94% of the sun at its point.
For some observers in North America, the eclipse will begin at sunrise, creating a stunning crescent sun on the horizon. Locations in the northeast American and Eastern Canada will see a deep eclipse in sunrise, while Europe will experience it in the middle of the morning. The best footage in North America will be in Quebec and Eastern Canada, where about 93% of the sun will be eclipsed at sunrise.
The crescent moon and the end of Ramadan
Since a solar eclipse always happens on the new moon, it coincides with the end of Ramadan. After the March 29 eclipse, the observers will appear westward shortly after the sunset on March 30 and 31 for the first view of the new crescent moon, known as the “SHAWWAL Moon”. Its appearance signals the beginning of Eid, marking the end of Ramadan.
Wishing you wide eyes and clear sky.
