January 2025: Mars, Gemini, and a Parade of Planets!

This month, the night sky puts on an incredible show with Mars at opposition, Gemini rising in the north, and a spectacular planetary parade across the evening sky. Look out for Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and even Uranus and Neptune (with a telescope), all neatly aligned along the ecliptic plane.Don't miss the Moon joining the parade between January 2nd and 15th, and make sure to catch Mars at its best on January 16th. Plus, explore the mythological story of Gemini, the twin brothers Castor and Pollux, and their cosmic adventures immortalized in the stars.January 2025 is the perfect time to gaze at the red planet, marvel at celestial clusters like Messier 35, and trace the solar system’s ecliptic path across the summer night sky.