An M&M Night: The Moon and Mars Align

This year, during the overnight hours of December 7-8, the moon will turn full and Mars will arrive at opposition – rising at sunset, peaking highest in the sky at midnight, and setting at sunrise causing both celestial bodies to align in our skies. This phenomenon will give the appearance that the moon has an orange-red jewel shining just below it, creating a most unusual sight! Join meteorologist Joe Rao as he provides full details on how to observe this event and provide interesting information about our natural satellite and the mysterious “red planet.”