Tag: Wanning Gibbous

Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn – 2 Nov 2025
The Moon and Saturn will appear close together in the sky on 2 November 2025, visible from New Delhi. The Moon will pass 3°39′ to the north of Saturn as both share the same right ascension.
They will be visible from 6:05 PM, about 33° above the south-eastern horizon, as dusk turns to night. The pair will reach their highest point at 9:19 PM, 57° above the southern horizon, and remain visible until around 2:17 AM, when they drop below 11° above the western horizon.
The Moon will be at magnitude -12.6 in Pisces and Saturn at magnitude 0.7 in Aquarius.
You can easily spot them with the naked eye or binoculars.
Caption
The Moon and Saturn will appear close together in the evening sky on 2 Nov 2025. They rise at 6:05 PM, reach their highest point at 9:19 PM, and are visible until 2:17 AM. Don’t miss this beautiful sight!

Mercury at Greatest Elongation East – 30 Oct 2025 at 1:58 AM IST

Mercury will reach its greatest separation from the Sun on 30 October 2025 at 1:58 AM IST, during its Sep–Nov 2025 evening apparition. It will shine brightly at magnitude -0.2.

From New Delhi, this apparition will not be very prominent and will be difficult to observe, reaching a peak altitude of only 12° above the horizon at sunset on 1 Nov 2025.
Caption:
Mercury reaches its greatest elongation east on 30 Oct 2025 at 1:58 AM IST. From New Delhi, it will be hard to observe, peaking at only 12° above the horizon at sunset on 1 Nov.

Moon at First Quarter – 29 Oct 2025 at 9:51 PM IST

The Moon will reach its first quarter phase on 29 October 2025 at 9:51 PM IST, appearing bright in the evening sky and setting in the middle of the night.

From New Delhi, it will be visible from soon after it rises at 1:14 PM until just before it sets at 11:38 PM.

At this stage of its cycle, the Moon will appear almost half illuminated.

Caption

The Moon will be in its First Quarter Phase on 29 Oct 2025 at 9:51 PM IST. It will rise at 1:14 PM and set at 11:38 PM, shining half-lit in the evening sky.

Comet 3I/ATLAS passes perihelion – 29 Oct 2025

Comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to the Sun on 29 October 2025, at a distance of 1.36 AU.

From New Delhi, it will not be easily observable on the day of perihelion since it will be very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 12° from it.

Comets are highly unpredictable in brightness because it depends on how much dust is released from their icy nucleus as they are heated by the Sun. This makes their brightness hard to estimate and variable, even between appearances.

Based on observations from amateur astronomers and the BAA Comet Section, it is estimated that the comet may be around magnitude 15 on 29 October 2025. You will need a telescope to see it.

Caption

Comet 3I/ATLAS will be closest to the Sun on 29 Oct 2025, but from New Delhi it won’t be easily visible as it stays close to the Sun. At around mag 15, you’ll need a telescope to spot it!

🌑✨ Moon at Apogee
📅 24 October 2025 | 05:00 IST

The Moon reaches its furthest point from Earth — a whopping 406,700 km away!
It appears slightly smaller and dimmer in the sky, as it glides along its elliptical orbit.

A subtle shift… but a reminder of the Moon’s graceful cosmic rhythm. 🌌

Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury – 23 Oct 2025 at 9:45 PM IST

The Moon and Mercury will appear close together in the sky on 23 October 2025 at 9:45 PM IST, sharing the same right ascension. The Moon will pass 2°15′ to the south of Mercury and will be 2 days old.

From New Delhi, the pair will not be visible as they reach their highest point during the daytime and will be no more than 7° above the horizon at dusk.

The Moon will be at magnitude -9.1 and Mercury at -0.2, both in the constellation Libra. They can be seen with the naked eye or binoculars, but only if the sky conditions allow.

Caption

The Moon and Mercury will appear close together on 23 Oct 2025 at 9:45 PM IST, but they won’t be visible from New Delhi as they stay low in the sky during dusk.

Conjunction of the Moon and Mars – 23 Oct 2025 at 6:59 PM IST

The Moon and Mars will appear close together in the sky on 23 October 2025 at 6:59 PM IST, sharing the same right ascension. The Moon will pass 4°30′ to the south of Mars and will be 2 days old.

From New Delhi, the pair will not be visible as they reach their highest point during the daytime and will be no more than 4° above the horizon at dusk.

The Moon will be at magnitude -9.0 and Mars at 1.5, both in the constellation Libra. They can be seen with the naked eye or binoculars, but only if the sky conditions allow.

Caption

The Moon and Mars will appear close together on 23 Oct 2025 at 6:59 PM IST, but they won’t be visible from New Delhi as they stay low in the sky during dusk.

Orionid Meteor Shower – 21 Oct 2025

The Orionid meteor shower will be active from 2 October to 7 November, with its peak around 21 October. During this time, meteors can be seen whenever the shower’s radiant point – in the constellation Orion – is above the horizon, with more meteors visible the higher it is in the sky.

From New Delhi, the shower will be visible after 10:03 PM, when the radiant rises above the eastern horizon, and remain active until dawn at 5:59 AM.

At its peak, you can expect to see about 15 meteors per hour. The Orionid shower is created by debris from comet 1P/Halley.
Caption

The Orionid meteor shower will peak on 21 Oct 2025. From New Delhi, it will be visible from 10:03 PM until 5:59 AM. Look toward the east and enjoy up to 15-20 meteors per hour!

Conjunction of Mercury and Mars – 21 Oct 2025

Mercury and Mars will appear close together in the sky on 21 October 2025, sharing the same right ascension. Mercury will pass 2°07′ to the south of Mars.

However, from New Delhi, the pair will not be visible. They will reach their highest point during the daytime and will be no more than 4° above the horizon at dusk. Mercury will be at magnitude -0.2 and Mars at 1.5, both in the constellation Libra.
They can be seen with the naked eye or binoculars, but only if the sky conditions allow.

Caption

Mercury and Mars will appear close together on 21 Oct 2025, but they won’t be visible from New Delhi as they stay low in the sky during dusk. Both are in the constellation Libra.

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus – 20 Oct 2025

The Moon and Venus will appear close together in the sky on 20 October 2025, visible from New Delhi. The Moon will pass 3°41′ to the south of Venus as both share the same right ascension.
They will rise around 4:54 AM, about 1 hour and 28 minutes before sunrise, and be visible until 6:07 AM, reaching up to 15° above the eastern horizon. The Moon will be at magnitude -8.5 and Venus at -3.9, both in the constellation Virgo.
You can easily spot them with the naked eye or binoculars.

Caption

The Moon and Venus will appear close together in the dawn sky on 20 Oct 2025. They rise at 4:54 AM and are visible until 6:07 AM. Look toward the east and enjoy the view!