Mars occultation

The Moon Occults Mars for North America Monday Night, Just Before Opposition 2025

Now is the best time to observe Mars in 2025. Mars from 2014. Credit: Paul Stewart. January has an amazing…

1 month ago
Mars at Opposition 2022: The Full Moon Occults Mars Wednesday NightMars at Opposition 2022: The Full Moon Occults Mars Wednesday Night

Mars at Opposition 2022: The Full Moon Occults Mars Wednesday Night

A rare event transpires Wednesday night, as the Full Moon occults Mars near opposition.

2 years ago
Our Complete Guide to Mars Opposition Season 2020Our Complete Guide to Mars Opposition Season 2020

Our Complete Guide to Mars Opposition Season 2020

Grab your telescope: when it comes to astronomy, 2020 saved the best for last, with a fine opposition of the…

4 years ago

War of the Worlds: Watch the Moon Occult Mars Tuesday Morning

Happen to have clear skies tomorrow morning and live in the western part of the United States? Then you may…

5 years ago
This Weekend: The Moon Photobombs ‘Planet-palooza’ at DawnThis Weekend: The Moon Photobombs ‘Planet-palooza’ at Dawn

This Weekend: The Moon Photobombs ‘Planet-palooza’ at Dawn

Wondering where are the fleeting inner solar system planets are this month? While Jupiter and Saturn sink into the dusk…

7 years ago
A Spectacular Set of Conjuctions on Tap for the Moon, Mars and Saturn this WeekendA Spectacular Set of Conjuctions on Tap for the Moon, Mars and Saturn this Weekend

A Spectacular Set of Conjuctions on Tap for the Moon, Mars and Saturn this Weekend

Got clear skies this July 4th weekend? The Moon passes some interesting cosmic environs in the coming days, offering up…

11 years ago