Sunday, June 2, 2024

Old Moon Passes Mars (pre-dawn)

In the eastern sky before dawn on Sunday morning, June 2, the old crescent moon will shine 7.5 degrees to the upper right (or celestial west) of the reddish planet Mars. Mars will rise to join the moon after about 4 a.m. and then remain visible until the brightening sky hides the planet. Observers viewing their meet-up in westerly time zones will see the moon close enough to Mars for them to share the view in binoculars. On Monday morning, the moon will hop east to shine on Mars' left (or celestial ENE).

(Data courtesy of Starry Night)
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