The new year holds several astronomical events Oklahomans can enjoy, one of which has already begun. Here are some major space events to see in 2025.

Keep your eyes on the sky this upcoming year for a chance to spot breathtaking meteor showers, a special view of Saturn and a blood-red moon

Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) struck Earth’s magnetic field on New Year’s Eve, bringing out the displays of light in the Northern Hemisphere. With a new CME coming toward Earth, more northern lights can be expected around Friday, Jan. 3, and Saturday, Jan. 4, according to space weather physicist Dr. Tamitha Skov.

It’s going to be a front-loaded, exciting year for all things celestial, lunar and planetary. Space lovers are going to take another solar plunge for what will be another eventful stretch for our solar system.

The first meteor shower of the year is expected to light up the sky on Friday night, with stargazers in the UK to see up to 50 “shooting stars” an hour. The Quadrantid meteor shower, which returns every year in early January,

Numerous such events will occur in 2025 which require no optical aid whatsoever - all you need to know is when to look up and where in the sky to direct your eyes! There are two kinds of eclipses. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun,

Stargazers can look forward to an exciting 2025 with numerous celestial events. Here is the complete list of celestial events to watch out for in 2025.