Cosmic Events, Meteor Showers, Conjunctions, Retrogrades & Eclipses
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Cosmic events are celestial occurrences including lunar phases, planetary alignments, retrogrades, and eclipses that influence astrological forecasts and personal horoscopes. Track mercury retrograde periods, full moon dates, new moon cycles, solar eclipses, and planetary transits through our interactive cosmic events calendar. Understanding these celestial events helps you navigate life's timing, relationships, and major decisions aligned with cosmic rhythms.
What the sky is doing, and when to look up. Meteor showers and planetary conjunctions you can watch with nothing but your eyes, alongside the retrogrades, eclipses, equinoxes, solstices and major transits that move your chart. Each event page carries its date, how to see it, and what it means for every zodiac sign.
Events 2027 Moon Meets Venus , 2027-01-03 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Venus on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clearQuadrantids Meteor Shower 2027 , 2027-01-03 : Up to 110 meteors an hour at peak under dark skies, from debris left by asteroid 2003 EH1. Best from the northern hemisphere. The Moon is only 16% lit on peak night, leaving the skMoon Meets Saturn , 2027-01-14 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Saturn on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleaMoon Meets Jupiter , 2027-01-24 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Jupiter on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleMoon Meets Mars , 2027-01-25 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Mars on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clear Moon Meets Venus , 2027-02-02 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Venus on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clear2026 Moon Meets Saturn , 2026-08-31 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Saturn on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleaMoon Meets Mars , 2026-09-06 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Mars on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clear Moon Meets Jupiter , 2026-09-08 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Jupiter on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleMoon Meets Venus , 2026-09-14 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Venus on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clearMoon Meets Saturn , 2026-09-27 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Saturn on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleaMoon Meets Mars , 2026-10-05 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Mars on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clear Moon Meets Jupiter , 2026-10-06 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Jupiter on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleMercury and Venus Conjunction , 2026-10-07 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. Mercury and Venus draw together in the sky, a slower and rarer pairing than the Moon's monthly rounds.Moon Meets Venus , 2026-10-12 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Venus on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clearMoon Meets Mercury , 2026-10-12 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Mercury on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleOrionids Meteor Shower 2026 , 2026-10-21 : Up to 20 meteors an hour at peak under dark skies, from debris left by Halley's Comet. Visible from both hemispheres. The Moon is 76% lit on the peak night, so only the brightest mMoon Meets Saturn , 2026-10-24 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Saturn on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleaMoon Meets Jupiter , 2026-11-02 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Jupiter on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleMoon Meets Mars , 2026-11-02 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Mars on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clear Moon Meets Venus , 2026-11-07 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Venus on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clearMars and Jupiter Conjunction , 2026-11-16 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. Mars and Jupiter draw together in the sky, a slower and rarer pairing than the Moon's monthly rounds.Leonids Meteor Shower 2026 , 2026-11-17 : Up to 15 meteors an hour at peak under dark skies, from debris left by Comet Tempel-Tuttle. Visible from both hemispheres. The Moon is only 50% lit on peak night, leaving the sky dMoon Meets Saturn , 2026-11-20 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Saturn on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleaMoon Meets Mars , 2026-11-30 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Mars on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clear Moon Meets Jupiter , 2026-11-30 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Jupiter on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleMoon Meets Venus , 2026-12-05 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Venus on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clearGeminids Meteor Shower 2026 , 2026-12-14 : Up to 150 meteors an hour at peak under dark skies, from debris left by asteroid 3200 Phaethon. Visible from both hemispheres. The Moon is only 24% lit on peak night, leaving the sMoon Meets Saturn , 2026-12-18 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Saturn on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleaUrsids Meteor Shower 2026 , 2026-12-22 : Up to 10 meteors an hour at peak under dark skies, from debris left by Comet 8P/Tuttle. Best from the northern hemisphere. The Moon is 96% lit on the peak night, so only the brightMoon Meets Jupiter , 2026-12-27 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Jupiter on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is cleMoon Meets Mars , 2026-12-28 : They line up within a single degree, close enough to hold in one glance. The Moon passes Mars on this date, one of the easiest sky events to catch, because if the weather is clear 2025 Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius , 2025-03-15 to 2025-04-07 : Mercury retrograde in Aquarius brings challenges in technology, communication, and innovative thinking. Review contracts and back up digital files.Total Solar Eclipse in Aries , 2025-03-29 to 2025-03-29 : A powerful total solar eclipse in Aries marks new beginnings and bold initiations. Expect major shifts in identity and personal direction.Saturn in Aries , 2025-05-24 to 2028-02-13 : Saturn enters Aries, marking a new 29-year cycle of discipline around identity, leadership, and self-assertion. Time to build authentic foundations.Jupiter in Cancer , 2025-06-09 to 2026-06-30 : Jupiter enters Cancer for the first time in 12 years, bringing expansion in home, family, and emotional security. A blessed time for nurturing growth.Neptune Retrograde 2025 , 2025-07-04 to 2025-12-10 : Neptune retrograde in Pisces lifts illusions and deepens spiritual insights. Dreams become more vivid; creative visions clarify.Uranus in Gemini , 2025-07-07 to 2026-11-07 : Uranus enters Gemini for the first time since 1949, revolutionizing communication, technology, and information sharing for the next 7 years.Venus Retrograde in Leo , 2025-07-23 to 2025-09-03 : Venus retrograde in Leo challenges relationships, creativity, and self-worth. Past loves may resurface; reassess what brings you joy.Lunar Eclipse in Virgo , 2025-09-07 to 2025-09-07 : Full Moon lunar eclipse in Virgo illuminates health, work, and daily routines. Time to release perfectionism and embrace practical improvements.Autumn Equinox 2025 , 2025-09-22 : The Sun enters Libra, marking the autumn equinox. Day and night are equal; time to find balance and harmony in all relationships.Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn/Sagittarius , 2025-11-25 to 2025-12-15 : Year-end Mercury retrograde affects business communications, travel plans, and holiday coordination. Review year-end projects carefully.Winter Solstice 2025 , 2025-12-21 : The Sun enters Capricorn at the winter solstice - the longest night of the year. A powerful time for setting ambitious goals and honoring traditions.2024 Mars Retrograde in Leo/Cancer , 2024-12-06 to 2025-02-23 : Mars retrograde in Leo slows action and passion. Review anger patterns, reassess goals, conserve energy for the forward motion ahead.Current transits · Moon phases · Daily horoscopes · Birth chart
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