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. On Monday evening (Jan. 13), the Full Wolf Moon passed in front of Mars in what's known as a lunar occultation, during which another celestial object appears to disappear behind the moon from our ...
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.
Exactly When To See Mars Vanish Behind A Full Moon On Monday: The Night Sky This Week
I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).
A Full Moon, a Bold Mars and a New Comet Brighten January’s Skies
On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s closest approach to the sun.
Wolf Moon and Mars: How to See January 2025 Full Moon With the Red Planet
For those outside the Eastern Time Zone, the timing will vary slightly, but the Wolf Moon will dominate the night skies across the country. How Long Do Full Moons Last? A full moo
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.
The January Moon known as the Wolf Moon was spotted through the night with Mars close by
Moon known as the Wolf Moon was spotted through the night with Mars close by
'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
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Human exploration of Mars is coming, says former NASA chief scientist
We have long been inspired by the idea that life could reside on Mars – human or otherwise. But fiction is getting closer to ...
Signatures of ice-free ancient ponds and lakes found on Mars
Researchers have discovered two sets of ancient wave ripples on Mars, signatures of long-dried bodies of water preserved in ...
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Giant 'kidney beans' spotted in Mars satellite images could point to signs of water and life
A NASA satellite has spotted frozen "kidney beans" on Mars' sand dunes trapped in place until springtime. Photographing them ...
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Mars may have a solid inner core like Earth does
A new analysis of marsquakes measured by NASA’s InSight lander indicates Mars has a solid inner core – but other researchers ...
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.
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 ...
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Extraordinary images reveal the mysteries of Mars
From windswept craters to frigid ice caps, explore Martian landscapes through the eyes of NASA’s orbiters, probes and rovers ...
The Sun in Capricorn Opposite Mars Retrograde Is All About Ambition, and These 4 Signs Are About to Have Their Work-Life Balance Rocked
On Jan. 15, the sun in Capricorn will oppose Mars retrograde in Cancer, creating friction between the desire to succeed and ...