Astronomical Events 2029
16 events including eclipses, solstices, equinoxes, and meteor showers.
January 2029
March 2029
April 2029
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June 2029
June Solstice
The June solstice marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest in the Southern Hemisphere. The Sun reaches its highest point in the sky.
Total Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. The Moon turns a deep red or copper colour during totality.
July 2029
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Draconids
The Draconids are unusual because they are best viewed in the early evening rather than after midnight. They are typically modest but can produce rare outbursts of hundreds of meteors per hour.
Orionids
The Orionids are the second meteor shower caused by debris from Halley's Comet. They produce fast, bright meteors that often leave persistent trains visible for several seconds.
November 2029
December 2029
Geminids
The Geminids are the strongest and most reliable annual meteor shower, producing up to 150 multicoloured meteors per hour. Unusually, they originate from an asteroid rather than a comet.
Total Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon. The Moon turns a deep red or copper colour during totality.
December Solstice
The December solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest in the Southern Hemisphere. The Sun reaches its lowest point in the sky.
Ursids
The Ursids are a modest shower best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere. They peak near the December solstice and occasionally produce short bursts of 25+ meteors per hour.