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Optimal Stargazing: New Moon & Mars Align This Weekend

9/24/2025

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A new moon on September 23, 2023 creates optimal stargazing conditions.
Shortly after sunset on September 24, a crescent moon will appear near Mars.
Mars appears red due to oxidized iron in its dust, which reflects sunlight.
Visible planets Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn may be seen, and the Aurigid meteor shower may produce meteors especially in the early morning.

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A new moon on September 23, 2023 creates optimal stargazing conditions.
Shortly after sunset on September 24, a crescent moon will appear near Mars.
Mars appears red due to oxidized iron in its dust, which reflects sunlight.
Visible planets Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn may be seen, and the Aurigid meteor shower may produce meteors especially in the early morning.