A Cosmic Send-Off to 2025 by Seven Sisters

The Moon Meets the Seven Sisters on New Year’s Eve

As 2025 draws to a close, residents of Florida’s Treasure Coast are invited to look up and enjoy a quietly spectacular celestial event—one that feels tailor-made for reflection, wonder, and fresh beginnings. Tonight, a nearly full Moon will pass remarkably close to the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, creating a breathtaking New Year’s Eve sky show visible to the naked eye.

Shortly after sunset, turn your gaze to the eastern sky. There, glowing softly against the darkness, the Moon will appear alongside a tight grouping of delicate, blue-white stars. Even from suburban backyards or beachside patios along the Treasure Coast, the pairing will be easy to spot. With binoculars or a small telescope, the view becomes even more enchanting, revealing additional faint stars tucked within the cluster.

What You’ll See—and Why It Matters

The Pleiades, officially cataloged as Messier 45, resides in the constellation Taurus, not far from the familiar outline of Orion. Visible from nearly everywhere on Earth, it has captivated skywatchers for thousands of years. On this night, the Moon will pass less than one degree away—an unusually close approach that makes the contrast especially striking: the Moon’s bright glow set against the fragile sparkle of newborn stars. The last visible occurance of this was in early October.

For those seeking a meaningful way to mark the transition from one year to the next, this moment offers a peaceful alternative to fireworks and countdown clocks. It’s a reminder of the universe’s steady rhythms—unchanged by calendars, yet perfectly aligned with our human instinct to pause and reflect.

Myth, History, and a Touch of Magic

Adding to the allure is the mythology behind the stars. In Greek legend, the Pleiades represent seven sisters—daughters of the Titan Atlas and the sea nymph Pleione—forever preserved in the night sky. Cultures around the world have woven their own stories around this cluster, often linking it to renewal, navigation, and the passage of seasons.

A Treasure Coast Tradition in the Making?

With Florida’s mild winter evenings, though tonight may be an exception, and wide-open coastal horizons, the Treasure Coast is an ideal place to reconnect with the night sky. Whether viewed from a quiet beach, a neighborhood park, or your own backyard, this Moon-and-Pleiades encounter offers a shared moment of awe—one that gently closes the door on 2025 and opens another to the year ahead.

So before the celebrations begin, take a few minutes to step outside, look east, and let the stars help you ring in the New Year.