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When:
4th May 2025 @ 12:00 am – 2:30 am
2025-05-04T00:00:00+01:00
2025-05-04T02:30:00+01:00
Astronomical Event

In the early hours of Sunday the 4th of May along the W – NW horizon

at 01.46 hrs BST /  00.46 hrs UTC

the planet Mars will be 1.1° below a 44% illuminated waxing crescent Moon

and will also be 0.8° NW from the Beehive Cluster (M44)

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