Mars Nears Crescent Moon at Sunset on August 26
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Space
On August 26, observers can see Mars and a thin crescent moon close together in the western sky at sunset, with the moon less than 6 degrees to the lower left of Mars, and the constellation Virgo nearby. Using binoculars, viewers can also spot lunar features like Mare Crisium and Mare Fecunditatis, along with stars Spica and Porrima. The scene offers a great opportunity for skywatching and astrophotography before the moon moves away from Mars the following night.
