Skywatchers around the world will have the chance to witness a fascinating astronomical event: throughout March 2025, the Moon will obscure star clusters and planets on four separate occasions. This was reported by TASS, citing the Moscow Planetarium.

What and When to Expect?

According to astronomers’ calculations:

  • March 1 – The Moon will eclipse Mercury (visible from the Pacific Ocean).
  • March 5 – The Pleiades, one of the most famous star clusters, will be occulted (this is the only event visible from Russia).
  • March 16 – The Moon will cover the bright star Spica (observable from Africa and Australia).
  • March 20 – Earth’s satellite will hide Antares, one of the sky’s brightest stars (visible in Australia and New Zealand).

A Rare Planetary Parade on February 28

On February 28, 2025, astronomy enthusiasts will be treated to a remarkable celestial spectacle—a grand planetary parade. On this night, all seven planets of our Solar System will appear simultaneously in the sky.

While books and films often depict planets aligned in a perfect straight line, in reality, they simply position themselves along an imaginary plane known as the ecliptic. This occurs when the planets align on one side of the Sun, creating the visual effect of a “parade.”