Mars will hide behind the moon Monday — and you can watch it happen
You can watch a rare lunar show in the night sky Monday. Assuming the weather is clear, you'll be able to see the moon and Mars cross paths sometime around 9 p.m. ET. The event, called a lunar occultation, will last a little more than an hour.
How to watch the full Wolf Moon 'swallow' Mars in the sky tonight — no telescope required
Tonight (Jan. 13), bright Mars will disappear behind the full Wolf Moon for several hours before reappearing on the other side. It's the only lunar occultation of Mars visible from the U.S. this year.
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 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 vantage point on Earth.
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.
Mars Passes Behind Full Moon During Rare Lunar Occultation
A brightly lit Mars could be seen passing behind the full moon during a rare lunar occultation on Monday, January 13, footage captured in San Francisco shows. NASA defines an occultation as when one celestial object passes directly in front of another.
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