Mars, Moon

There was a straight shot from Earth to the Moon and Mars last night
So I grabbed my camera, ran outside, and looked up just as Mars was supposed to emerge from the Moon's curved horizon. Seen with the naked eye, the Moon's brightness far outshined Mars, casting soft shadows on a cold winter evening in East Texas.
Mars hides behind the Full Wolf Moon in gorgeous photos from around the world
The moon performed a cosmic ballet with Mars this week.
Wolf Moon and Mars: How to See January 2025 Full Moon With the Red Planet
The Wolf Moon will reach its peak fullness at 5:27 p.m. Eastern Time on January 13. It will rise in the sky about an hour earlier, at 4:28 p.m. ET, and remain visible until 8:09 a.m. ET the next morning. For those outside the Eastern Time Zone, the timing will vary slightly, but the Wolf Moon will dominate the night skies across the country.
Mars in opposition: See why the Red Planet will appear closer and brighter
The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth, also known as perigee, on Jan. 12 and will be exactly opposite the sun on Jan. 15. It will be visible all night long because it will rise with the sunset and set with the sunrise.
The Wolf Moon Will Make Mars Vanish Monday Night. Here's How to Watch That Happen
January's full Wolf Moon will come between us and Mars. You can see the disappearance and the return.
Mars Is About To Be at Its Brightest Since 2022—Here’s How To Easily View the Red Planet
It’s a term used by astronomers to describe when Earth, Mars and the Sun align. When this happens, Earth sits directly between Mars and the Sun, positioning the red planet directly opposite of the Sun in the sky.
See the full wolf moon overtake Mars in the night sky and glimpse a planetary parade
Mars will seem to disappear behind the full wolf moon Monday for many sky-gazers. Throughout January, also look up to see Venus, Saturn and Jupiter in the night sky.
In Photos: Mars Devoured By ‘Wolf Moon’ In Stunning Sight For U.S. Sky-Watchers
January’s full moon, the “Wolf Moon,” rose alongside Mars at its brightest, occulting it for a short period as seen from North America. Here are the best images.
Tonight’s Wolf Moon will ‘feast on’ Mars
January's full Wolf Moon will "eat" Mars for a short time tonight as the Red Planet prepares for opposition later this week.
'Wolf' Moon to light up sky tonight alongside Mars in rare spectacle
The first full Moon of the new year rose just before 5.30pm on Monday and is forecast to be visible through to Wednesday morning. The moon appears alongside the planet Mars which
Moon over Mars? Congress is determined to kill Elon Musk’s space dream.
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How to Watch the Mars Occultation During January's Supermoon
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NASA’s Mars Rover Mission to Bring Samples Back Home From the Red Planet Is at Risk
An exploding budget and an unraveling schedule spell disappointment for NASA's mission to learn more about Mars's history.
6 planets align in the night sky next week
Through January, many interesting astronomical events occur in the night sky. Mars is at its brightest, Venus and Saturn ...
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Rocket Lab takes jab at NASA with release of Mars sample return plan
The company has outlined its proposed architecture to return martian rock and dust samples to Earth for research.