Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

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Here are some of the moments that wowed stargazers around the world in 2025.

Video produced by Serene Khalifeh and Ian Casey.

Graphics by Salman Mushatat.

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