During the Griffith Observatory's livestream of the lunar occultation of Mars, the Red Planet will disappear behind the moon.
. The Griffith Observatory also released gorgeous footage of that previous occultation, giving some sense of what to expect for this next one on Monday.according to Farmer's Almanac
. Mars, meanwhile, will also not be as bright as in December's lunar occultation. The Red Planet has moved close to 30 million miles farther away from Earth since that event, appearing far less bright than the last time it was eclipsed by the moon. Nevertheless, this should prove to be a photogenic lunar occultation of Mars due to the fact that the Red Planet will approach the moon from the west and disappear behind its darkened limb, while reappearance will then take place on the bright side of the moon's disk.
If you live outside of the viewing area for the lunar occultation and prefer to skywatch in person, you will still be treated to a celestial show as the moon and Mars appear close together in the night sky during an event known as an appulse.
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