On the 9th March, there’s a beautiful view of the Moon and Mars appearing very close to one another in the constellation of Gemini. Mars is the red star-like object above the Moon.
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When and where to look:
7.30pm, 9th March above the northern horizon.
Something Interesting:
The two brightest stars in the constellation of Gemini are bright enough to see with the naked eye. Pollux is the star immediately below the Moon and Castor is a bit lower.
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