Mars and Beehive Cluster Align in Early October
Mars will pass through the Beehive Cluster on October 11. The zodiacal light will be visible to early risers.
Why it matters
The alignment offers a rare celestial event for observers in the early morning.
Mars passes through Beehive Cluster
The planet will move through the M44 cluster in central Cancer on October 11.
Common questions
When can I see Mars and the Beehive Cluster?
The alignment occurs on October 11, with Mars passing through the cluster.
Sources
- The Sky Today on Sunday, October 11: Mars meets the Beehive By Alison Klesman, Astronomy Magazine · astronomy.com
- Check out the Double Cluster in Perseus on October evenings By Bruce McClure, EarthSky · earthsky.org
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