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Rare New Moon to Eclipse Mercury, Marks Ramadan

3/1/2025

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On February 27, 2025, at 7:45 p.m. EST, a new moon will grace the skies, offering perfect conditions for stargazers. The next day, a rare celestial event unfolds as the moon eclipses Mercury, visible from Australia and the South Pacific. This new moon also heralds the beginning of Ramadan and the second month of the Chinese calendar, intertwining cultural significance with cosmic wonder.

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On February 27, 2025, at 7:45 p.m. EST, a new moon will grace the skies, offering perfect conditions for stargazers. The next day, a rare celestial event unfolds as the moon eclipses Mercury, visible from Australia and the South Pacific. This new moon also heralds the beginning of Ramadan and the second month of the Chinese calendar, intertwining cultural significance with cosmic wonder.