Article 59H4Z Starwatch: Mars shines bright beside an almost-full moon

Starwatch: Mars shines bright beside an almost-full moon

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Stuart Clark
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Red planet puts on a vibrant show in celestial sea between Pisces and Cetus before Halloween blue moon

The almost-full moon comes together with Mars this week for a bright pairing in the evening sky. Mars remains red and vibrant, having recently passed its closest approach to Earth. The chart shows the view looking south-east at 9pm GMT on 29 October.

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