The Full moon meets with Mars (13 to 19 December 2025)

The bright Wolf Moon meets up with red Mars just days before the planet reaches opposition – when it lies directly opposite the Sun from Earth. Find out how you can see the spectacle as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.

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How to observe Mars

The latest from Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

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