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Rare Lunar Occultation Unveils Stunning 'Mars-Rise'

4/13/2025

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On January 13, 2025, the moon dramatically cloaked Mars in a rare lunar occultation, a breathtaking spectacle witnessed through the Shreve Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona. As the planet reemerged, it heralded a "Mars-rise," coinciding with Mars' approach to opposition, adding to the event's celestial allure.

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On January 13, 2025, the moon dramatically cloaked Mars in a rare lunar occultation, a breathtaking spectacle witnessed through the Shreve Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona. As the planet reemerged, it heralded a "Mars-rise," coinciding with Mars' approach to opposition, adding to the event's celestial allure.