The moon will make a close approach to Mars on Friday, Aug. 18, remaining together throughout the day and after sunset. The two celestial bodies will bask in the light from the setting sun as they also dip below the horizon together.
From New York City, the pairing will be visible shortly after it rises over the horizon at around 8:35 a.m. EDT (1235 GMT) on Friday morning, according to In the Sky. The close approach of the moon and Mars will remain visible until shortly before the pair sinks below the horizon around 9:01 p.m. EDT (0101 GMT).
