The crescent moon and Mars will be close in the night sky on July 28. (Image credit: drcooke via Getty Images)
An attractive crescent moon will appear near Mars after dark on Monday, July 28. The astronomical pair will begin their performance about 45 minutes after sunset and will be visible from anywhere in the world – just as several meteor showers are reaching their peak.
The waxing crescent, 19% illuminated, will conjunct the Red Planet in the west, making it visible to most people, though a park or open space will provide a better view. The Moon and Mars will be about 1 degree apart — about the width of your little finger on an outstretched arm.
This year, Mars has long since passed its peak brightness, but remains a prominent reddish dot in the evening sky. The Moon, meanwhile, will exhibit ashen glow — a ghostly night-side glow caused by sunlight reflecting off Earth.
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