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.
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.
How to watch the Wolf moon's occultation of Mars in Boston
The highlight of the week is coming tonight in the night sky - the lunar occultation of Mars. First off, at 5:27 p.m. the moon will be officially full. The full January moon is known as the "Wolf" moon.
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.
January's full moon, known as the wolf moon, will make Mars disappear during occultation
January's wolf moon will officially be the first full moon of 2025 at 4:27 p.m. CT. Space is a big place, so keen stargazers will have the opportunity to see, or rather not see, Mars as it hides behind the moon before it has its own moment later in the week.
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.
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