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Refinery29
23-06-2025
- General
- Refinery29
The New Moon In Cancer Is Here — & You'll Need To Mend Your Heart
The first New Moon of the summer is going to be energetically exhausting. The lunation — which occurs on June 25th — is going to rock us to the core, leaving us needing a vacation from life to repair and mend our hearts. Let's jump into the messiness, shall we? Remember: The only way out is through. Being that the New Moon in Cancer (which occurred last summer) often highlights security, relationships, and emotions, it's safe to say that these will be major focuses of our attention during this lunation. Chipping away at the protective shell and armor we have on isn't a simple task. Trust must be earned and proven. Rushing matters and feelings could blow up, since we have to work on creating meaningful relationships — especially the one we have with ourselves. Jupiter in Cancer delivers expansion and a worldly philosophical view that results in a sense of freedom. The caveat is that Saturn in Aries restricts us from transforming and flourishing. Mars in Virgo invigorates stamina, pushing us toward change even though Saturn is encouraging us to stand still. Neptune in Aries illuminates our fears — even making us somewhat delulu in our ways of thinking. During this new moon, there will be pushback from others and we might not want to see the truth. We'll take matters into our own hands, which could lead to arguments. Tempers are at a fever pitch, so don't poke people or engage in drama. It's not going to be easy, but it's in your best interests. The day before the New Moon, during the Waning Crescent Moon, Jupiter connects with the sun in Cancer, while both planets share a minor frustration with Pluto in Aquarius. This might make you feel powerful, strong, and able to take on the world. Conversely, it can lead to situations that evoke jealousy and fury. Choose your battles wisely. Not partaking in potentially stressful matters is an option, even if it means having an ego hit. Mercury in Cancer aspects the centaur Chiron in Aries, which can help us heal from the day. Going into the New Moon with this energy is useful because it can allow us to start afresh with others and ourselves. The day after the New Moon, during the Waxing Crescent Moon, Mercury in Cancer and Uranus in Taurus offer a fresh perspective. The Cancer sun and Mars in Virgo energize our auras. Venus in Taurus links up with the Nodes of Destiny, offering us a choice in how we want to partner. Also, Mercury enters Leo, making communication heartfelt and intense. Something to note is that Mercury begins its pre-retrograde shadow in Leo on June 30th, with the retrograde beginning on July 18th. If you manifest this week, make sure to do so before the pre-retrograde zone begins to ensure that they stick. Knowing these aspects is key because we are bringing in information insight. This New Moon will be tough, but remember you will be gaining control and confidence the following day. Although it may be challenging to comprehend the takeaway from the New Moon in Cancer immediately, the goal is to live and let live. Because only time will tell how people choose to behave in the future, we can only give them (and ourselves) the chance to begin again. Most importantly, we must allow ourselves to transcend, grow, and evolve from the knowledge and wisdom the New Moon gives us. Forgetting is hard, but forgiving ourselves and others is vital. Don't look back in anger.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Look up! What's going on in the May night sky?
Eyes to the sky for the month of May, for a chance to spot pieces of Halley's Comet streaking by overhead. Here is the Astronomical Guide to May 2025: May 3-4 — Mars near the Waxing Crescent Moon May 4 — First Quarter Moon May 5-6 — eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks May 12-13 — Full Flower Moon May 20 — Last Quarter Moon May 22-24 — Waning Crescent Moon near Saturn and Venus May 27 — New Moon May 28 — eta Aquariid meteor shower ends May 31 — Mars near the Waxing Crescent MoonThe astronomical events for May 2025, including the phases of the Moon, planetary conjunctions, and meteor showers. (Scott Sutherland, moon graphics from NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio, conjunctions courtesy Stellarium) The Waxing Crescent Moon will be in the western sky from the first to the third of the month, in the hours just after sunset. Look on the night of the 3rd to see it near the planet Mars and the Beehive Cluster. The First Quarter Moon is on the 4th, with a Waxing Gibbous Moon passing through our skies each night after until the Full Flower Moon on the night of the 12th to 13th. This Flower Moon is the final micromoon of 2025. As this Full Moon is farther away from Earth than a typical Full Moon, it will appear smaller and dimmer in the sky. Check it out just after sunset or just before sunrise, though, for it to look substantially larger, thanks to the mysterious Moon Illusion. Passing through its Waning Gibbous phase from the 13th to the 19th, the Last Quarter Moon will occur on the 20th. The Waning Crescent Moon can then be seen in the predawn sky each morning from the 21st through the 26th. Check it out, low in the sky along the eastern horizon, on the mornings of the 22nd through 24th to catch it passing by the planets Venus and Saturn. The Crescent Moon passes by the planets Venus and Saturn in the predawn sky from May 22nd through 24th. (Stellarium/Scott Sutherland) The New Moon is on the 27th, giving us our darkest skies of the month. It's a great time for stargazing! After which the cycle begins again as the Waxing Crescent Moon will once again grace our evening skies until the end of the month. See it near the planet Mars again on the night of the 31st. DON'T MISS: Spring Constellations dominate the night sky during the month of May. To the south, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Serpens/Ophiuchus, and Aquila are visible in the evening sky each night, with Hydra stretching across much of the horizon as well. The constellations in the southern sky at midnight on May 15, 2025. (Stellarium) After midnight, Sagittarius, Capricornus, and Aquarius follow along, with Pisces rising towards dawn. To the north, Cassiopeia, Ursa Major ("The Big Dipper"), and Ursa Minor ("The Little Dipper") remain the easiest constellations to pick out, as they circle the north celestial pole. The constellations in the northern sky at midnight on May 15, 2025. (Stellarium) Cygnus, Hercules, Boötes, and Draco also feature prominently. SPACE WEATHER: Back on April 19, Earth crossed into a stream of dusty debris in space, left behind by famous Halley's Comet. This began the yearly eta Aquariid meteor shower. Although it started off slowly through the latter half of April, this shower quickly reaches its peak once we transition into May. According to NASA, the best time to view the eta Aquariids is between May 3rd and 9th. However, the morning of May 6 is when the meteor shower peaks. The radiant of the eta Aquariid meteor shower — the location in the sky where the meteors appear to originate from — in the predawn hours of May 6, 2025. (Stellarium/Scott Sutherland) The 'radiant' of the shower only crests the eastern horizon just after 3 a.m., local time. As a result, the eta Aquariids are definitely an 'early riser' meteor shower, and it only offers a short window each morning to see it. During the peak, from around 3 a.m. through morning twilight on the 6th, observers with a clear, dark sky could see anywhere from 20-40 meteors per hour. Give yourself about 20 minutes without any exposure to bright light (including your smartphone) for your eyes to adjust to the dark. Then, look straight up, taking in as much of the sky above as possible, as their brief flashes can show up at any point overhead. Urban light pollution will reduce the number of visible meteors, as the glare of illumination from buildings, street lights, and signs 'washes out' the sky, so only the brightest meteors can shine through. Fortunately, with the Waxing Gibbous Moon setting in the west just as the eta Aquariid radiant rises in the east, the sky should be free from lunar light pollution, providing excellent viewing conditions for the show. However, check your weather forecast before going out, to ensure that the sky above you isn't overcast, so at least some portion of the sky is available to watch for meteors. READ MORE: One fascinating phenomenon we can see with the eta Aquariids is 'persistent trains' — a glowing trail left behind after a meteor winks out, which can persist in the air for anywhere from minutes to hours. Four frames taken from a persistent train video, shot on October 21, 2022, show the initial Orionid meteor flash, and three views of the persistent train that developed in its wake. (Brenda Tate/Tim Doucette/UGC) Exactly what causes persistent trains is still something of a mystery. Meteor scientists (meteoriticists) have some hypotheses, but the phenomenon has been difficult to study in detail, as it has only rarely being captured on camera. Although the eta Aquariids peak early in the month, this shower has a very long 'tail' to it. Even though NASA recommends seeing the shower up until the 9th, we can still spot bits of Halley's Comet occasionally streaking through the predawn sky right up until Earth exits the comet's debris stream on May 28. Click here to view the video
