Total eclipses and meteor showers: All phenomena to see from Czechia in 2025

A total lunar eclipse will be visible from Czechia next year, marking the first such event since January 2019. The rare phenomenon will occur on the evening of Sept. 7, 2025, and will not be seen again in the country until late 2028. Additionally, several other sky-based phenomena—meteor showers and a partial solar eclipse—will light up Czech skies next year.

The total lunar eclipse will be visible across the Czech Republic, though will be better seen in areas to the east of the country, according to the Institute of Physics in Opava. It will also be more visible in rural areas of the country and in areas with low levels of artificial light.

In addition to this eclipse, 2025 will feature added astronomical events such as special planetary alignments, lunar occultations, and auroras.

One of the year’s first major events will be the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks on the night of Jan. 3-4. The Quadrantids, known for their intensity, are active from Jan. 1 to Jan. 10. On Jan. 4, the moon will also obscure Saturn, providing another rare sight for observers.

Notably, a partial solar eclipse will occur on March 29, visible from the Czech Republic. Experts say it will offer favorable conditions for observation. It will last about 1.5 hours, visible with the naked eye (using a safe filter). Observers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia can watch it, with the maximum eclipse occurring between 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.

For skywatchers looking for immediate celestial phenomena, the year’s final new moon will occur on Dec. 30 at 11:27 p.m. During this phase, the moon’s illuminated hemisphere faces away from Earth, making it invisible. The moonless night will provide optimal conditions for viewing the brightest stars in the winter sky, including those in the constellation Orion.

Peter Horálek from the Opava Institute of Physics highlighted Betelgeuse, a red giant star in Orion’s shoulder, as one of the most notable objects. The Winter Hexagon, a prominent star pattern formed by bright stars like Rigel, Aldebaran, Capella, Pollux, Procyon, and Sirius, will also be visible from cities around midnight.