If you missed it in early September, you have another chance to see the Moon and Mars meet up in the night sky.
For the second month in a row, the Earth's closest neighbor will come within a few degrees of the "Red Planet."
This celestial rendezvous promises to be even more spectacular than the one that occurred on September 5th, as the two will be closer this time.
Even though the Moon will only be a few days past full and very bright, Mars will still stand out next to it.
Mars is currently a bright, reddish object in the fall night sky. At this time, it's making a close pass near Earth. The Earth and Mars will be at their closest point together on October 6th.
It will be another fifteen years before the two planets come this close again, so this is perfect timing for Friday night's reunion of the Moon and Mars.
You'll easily be able to see this celestial event with the naked eye, but a pair of binoculars or a small telescope will make the view even more incredible.
Just look east on Friday evening. Find the Moon, and you'll see Mars next to it.
