Mars Attacks!

Heide Observatory

Hawthorn Hollow Nature

Mars at opposition
Because Mars reaches opposition in December 2022, it’s the best month to view it. Mars’s opposition, when it’s opposite the sun in our sky, means that it’s visible from sundown to sunup. During December, the red planet will also be at its brightest. It’s the closest Mars will be to Earth for the next two years. Over the evening of December 7, as the moon moves past Mars, it will pass in front of the red planet for much of North America and Europe. This is known as an occultation, as the moon covers up or eclipses Mars. Then, around 12 a.m. CST (6 UTC) on December 8, Mars reaches opposition. During opposition, the sun, Earth and Mars will form a line, with Earth in the middle.

Come out to The Heide Observatory see the occultation of Mars. This fascinating and unusual event appears Will start at 7:00pm. T﻿his event is weather permitting. A cancellation notice due to weather will be given within 24 hours of the event via email to ticket holders. Tickets for this and all events can be rescheduled for another event if due to weather.Dress appropriately for being still in nighttime outdoor weather.
Questions? Feel free to email: observatory@hawthornhollow.org

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