Mars And The Moon

In the late evening of Monday the 28th of July above the SW – W horizon

at 19.00 hrs UTC 20.00 hrs BST

the planet Mars will be 1.3° above a 16% illuminated waxing crescent Moon

as the Sun will be above the horizon during this event

 please remember your solar safety :-

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN

WITHOUT THE CORRECT SOLAR FILTER FITTED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT

OR SOLAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR YOUR EYES

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions