• The Wolf Moon and Mars: Spooky Occultations & Planetary Oddities

  • Jan 12 2025
  • Length: 17 mins
  • Podcast

The Wolf Moon and Mars: Spooky Occultations & Planetary Oddities

  • Summary

  • Join us this week for a spectacular cosmic event: On January 13th – the Moon will briefly occult Mars, causing the red planet to vanish from sight for about an hour. Discover the “why” behind this eerie alignment and how it’s all tied to the ecliptic plane — our Solar System’s celestial highway.

    We’ll take a moment to learn about a prominent constellation this time of year, Gemini. You’ll want to seek out a telescope this week to enjoy Mars as it reaches opposition. Mercury is a morning star, Jupiter dominates the sky, and Saturn and Venus are in conjunction. We’ll also explore some strange facts about a few of the planets in our solar system.

    For more episodes and resources for backyard astronomers, visit www.startrails.show. Share the wonder of the stars with friends and continue your cosmic journey with us. Also, connect with us on Mastodon @star_trails, or on Bluesky @startrails.bsky.social.

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