This evening marks the first Full Moon of 2025 and it should be a spectacular sight. Mars will be to the lower left of the Moon and the prominent stars of Gemini, Castor and Pollux, will form a line with our nearest celestial companion.

And, if you have a telescope, starting observing around 6:30pm to watch Mars slip behind the lunar limb shortly before 7pm and reappear about 75 minutes later. This will be an awesome occultation to watch!

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