MARS MEETS THE 92% ILLUMINATED MOON THIS EVENING! - 09/02/2025
Tonight, a special celestial meeting will be taking place! In the early evening of the 9th of February, the Moon will pay an extremely close visit to the red planet Mars.
From central UK, the Moon and Mars will appear to be separated by only 4.8 arcminutes at closest approach (that’s less than 1/12th of a degree)!
WHEN TO LOOK
Shortly following sunset, you will be able to spot Mars appear very close by to the Moon in the evening twilight skies. You will then be able to witness the Moon and Mars get closer and closer until at around 6:57pm the two will reach their closest to each other.
WHERE TO LOOK
Look towards the East just after sunset, and you will be able to locate the Moon and Mars both appearing in the zodiacal constellation of Gemini the twins.
WHAT ELSE IS IN THE NIGHT SKY THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY?
If you would like to know more about the rest of the celestial treats that can be seen throughout this February, please head to our YouTube channel to watch our Night Sky Guide video for February 2025.
https://youtu.be/5ySCtu-cb4E?si=iimuGtlq8rXnLzWs
CLOSING WORDS
This special celestial pairing will make for a beautiful sight in our evening skies and an excellent photographic opportunity. So if you can, we recommend you head out this evening to witness this astronomical meeting.
If you head out to enjoy the night sky at any point in the near future, we wish you good luck and clear skies!