Monday, August 13, 2012

Mars splits Saturn and Spica

Tonight and tomorrow night Mars moves between Saturn and Spica, ending its two week long approach. After Tuesday, the Red Planet continues moving to the east sliding beyond Saturn and Spica.

Look to the west about 9:15 p.m. to see this.

The photo was taken last night (8/12). Mars (right) is almost forms a straight line with Saturn (top) and Spica (bottom).

Such is our view from Earth...

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