The Moon and Mars side by side on March 17, 2026: when and where to look

The Moon and Mars meet in the morning sky before dawn: two bright lights almost touching.

Naked eye

When

Wed, Mar 18 · 5:31:43 AM

This has passed

Only 1.4° apart: less than the width of your little finger at arm's length.

Can I see it?

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No equipment needed: look for two bright points unusually close together.
Binoculars fit both in one view; a phone on night mode catches them over the horizon.
They stay close for a few days around the date: a cloudy night is not the end.

Calculated with Astronomy Engine (MIT license).