#LUNAR #OCCULTATION OF #MARS: On Monday night, Jan. 30th, the #Moon passed directly in front of Mars, producing a lunar occultation visible from southern parts of the USA and all of central America. Juan José Ortiz photographed the event from Metepec, #Mexico:
"I captured Mars rising over Mare Smythii as it was emerging from behind the Moon," says Ortiz. "What a view!"

The next good lunar occultation of Mars isn't until Jan. 13, 2025.

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