Mars.

Mars is less than one month away from its March 3, 2012 opposition when it will be best for this two-year period. Let the moon show you Mars tonight!

On the night of February 9, 2012, the moon, Mars and the constellation Leo the Lion are seen together over the eastern horizon about two to three hours after sunset. Regulus, Leo’s brightest star, rises first at nightfall or early evening. Then the moon and Mars follow Regulus into the sky some 60 to 90 minutes later. The moon might look full to you, but it’s really now in a waning gibbous phase. Does Mars look reddish to you in the moon’s glare?

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