thelerner Posted January 13 We had an old thread on astronomical events. Couldn't find it. Here's an interesting one that comes along every 14 years. Wolf eats Mars! ie A total Eclipse of the Mars. Happening today Monday the 13th. Here's a good article on it- https://www.space.com/stargazing/the-full-wolf-moon-eats-mars-on-jan-13-heres-how-to-see-it "...on Monday evening, Jan. 13, when it will cover the planet Mars, now shining as bright as it will get in this new year of 2025. An opportunity to see the moon occult a bright planet at night does not happen too often; for Mars, a specific location on Earth can see it happen (on average) once about every 14 years. So, if you are fortunate to live in the occultation zone and the weather cooperates, this upcoming event is one that really should not be missed. The moon will be mere hours past full phase during the occultation. Traditionally, the January full moon is known as the "Wolf Moon." At the moment it officially turns full — 5:27 p.m. EST (2227 GMT) — it will be diametrically opposite to the sun in the sky. By sheer coincidence, Mars is also opposite to the sun, though its actual moment of "opposition" will not come until late on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Still — both objects, the moon and Mars will be near enough to each other so that during Monday evening, the moon will temporarily hide the planet from view, and much of North America has a ringside seat to observe it" 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanity Check Posted January 14 (edited) The stars and sky are bright in my area. Might learn a little about astronomy. Although I wish fortune tellers and soothsayers wouldn't over dramaticize the motions of heavenly bodies with their over embellished jibber jabber. It makes the concept of peering through a telescope at stars seem dirty. Edited January 14 by Sanity Check Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted January 14 13 hours ago, Sanity Check said: The stars and sky are bright in my area. Might learn a little about astronomy. Although I wish fortune tellers and soothsayers wouldn't over dramaticize the motions of heavenly bodies with their over embellished jibber jabber. It makes the concept of peering through a telescope at stars seem dirty. Have you tried cleaning the lens ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
