Tonight, October 23, 2025, stargazers are in for a rare treat as the waxing crescent moon lines up with Mars and Mercury just after sunset. This cosmic trio will put on a show in the southwestern sky,

“It’s a chance for families, students and anyone curious about the cosmos to get an up-close experience of Mars that is both visually stunning and intellectually enriching,” she said. “My Mars” is free to view and open to the public throughout its five-day run.

Ever wonder what the constellations look like from Mars? NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a view of the constellation of Leo a few months ago. The two of the brighter stars in Leo, Regulus and Algieba are in view, along with Deimos, the smallest of ...