bbc.com
2025: A Year of Eclipses and Supermoons
The year 2025 will offer exciting astronomical events including four eclipses (two partial solar eclipses not visible in Brazil, and two total lunar eclipses, one visible in Brazil on March 13-14), and three supermoons in October, November, and December; the Quadrantids meteor shower will peak on January 3-4.
- What are the causes and observable effects of the predicted lunar and solar eclipses in 2025?
- A total lunar eclipse, also known as a "Blood Moon," will be visible from Brazil on March 13-14. Another total lunar eclipse on September 7 will be visible from Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe, lasting 1 hour and 22 minutes—the longest since 2022. These events are linked to the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
- What significant astronomical events will occur in 2025, and what are their immediate implications for observers in different regions?
- The year 2025 will feature four eclipses and two consecutive supermoons, beginning with the Quadrantids meteor shower peaking on January 3-4, potentially displaying up to 120 meteors per hour in the Northern Hemisphere. Two partial solar eclipses will occur on March 29 and September 21, but will not be visible from Brazil.
- How do the 2025 supermoon events connect to historical cultural practices and what broader implications do they hold for astronomical understanding?
- Three supermoons—the Hunter's Moon (October 7), Beaver Moon (November 5), and Cold Moon (December 4)—will occur in 2025, appearing 15% brighter and 30% larger than normal full moons. These events are based on the Native American cultural calendar, reflecting seasonal activities and lunar timekeeping. The combined celestial events of 2025 offer significant opportunities for astronomical observation and cultural reflection.
Cognitive Concepts
Framing Bias
The article's framing is largely neutral, presenting a factual overview of the year's astronomical events. The emphasis on events visible from Brazil and the Northern Hemisphere could be viewed as a slight framing bias, but this seems primarily driven by audience relevance rather than deliberate bias.
Bias by Omission
The article focuses primarily on astronomical events visible from Brazil or the Northern Hemisphere, omitting details about events only visible in other parts of the world unless specifically relevant to comparisons (e.g., duration of lunar eclipse). While this is understandable given space constraints and target audience, it might lead to an incomplete global picture of 2025's astronomical events. The article doesn't mention the specific magnitude or visibility of the events in different locations which could further improve the understanding of the events.