Wolf Moon And Mars Occultation Lead The Best Week’s Photos [7-14th Jan]

14th Jan 2025
Wolf Moon And Mars Occultation Lead The Best Week’s Photos [7-14th Jan]

In the second week of January, the space has treated us to a breathtaking celestial lineup. Wolf Moon and Mars occultation took centre stage in January’s night skies, as the 2025 Wolf Moon peaked on 14th January. The rare event of Mars near the moon captivated many photographers and stargazers who shared their images via social media.

This week’s best photos collection highlights these celestial wonders, including stunning images of the Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) and other awe-inspiring moments captured worldwide.

Wolf Moon And Mars

Jason Major captures the stunning Wolf Moon with Mars ‘visible just to the left’, a striking sight in tonight’s night sky. In this clear image, the Red Planet is positioned 59 million miles away, shared Jason on his X page.

Wolf Moon Rising Above Manhattan

Dan Martland shared a breathtaking view of the Wolf Moon rising above midtown Manhattan, with the iconic Chrysler Building standing proudly beside it. The moon’s glow highlights the stunning contrast between nature and the city’s architectural marvels.

Wolf Moon And Mars Occultation: Close View

Russ McKinney captured Mars emerging from behind the Moon in this stunning shot taken with a C8 telescope and dedicated astronomy camera.

Glowing Full Moon And Mars Occultation

Dave Lyons shared a captivating moment from tonight’s Full Moon and Mars occultation, captured just before Mars passed behind the moon at 9:15 pm ET. A stunning snapshot of this celestial event!

Magical Full Wolf Moon

@LilHumansBigImpact shares their awe of tonight’s moon, describing it as “huge, glowing brightly, and radiating a soft, magical light.” The moon feels so close, lighting up the entire sky — an unmissable sight!

Rising Wolf Moon And Mars Occultation

Captured by Mark Garfinkel from Winthrop, Massachusetts, at 9:09 PM, this stunning photograph shows Mars positioned just below the rising full Wolf Moon. The image beautifully highlights the contrast between the bright full moon and the distant red planet.

Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) At Its Glory

Another highlight of the past week was the Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS). NASA astronaut Don Pettit shares an incredible view of the celestial visitor from the International Space Station, marvelling at the sight of the comet from orbit.

‘It is totally amazing to see a comet from orbit,’ wrote Don Pettit.

the Comet as seen from the ISS
Credit: Don Pettit

Cosmic Harmony: Milky Way, Zodiacal Light, Starlink Streaks

Don Pettit also shared an extraordinary photo captured from the Dragon Crew 9 vehicle port window, showcasing the beauty of the Milky Way, zodiacal light, and Starlink satellites streaking across the sky. The image captures the glow of Earth’s atmosphere, illuminated by OH emission in a burnt umber hue, the rise of the sun, and city lights below, creating streaks against the night. A breathtaking view of our planet and its cosmic surroundings!

cosmic harmony
Credit: Don Pettit

Majestic Polar Stratospheric Clouds

In this stunning series of photos, Mia Stålnacke captured the breathtaking beauty of polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) over Kiruna, Sweden.

polar clouds
Credit: Mia Stålnacke via X

These rare and colourful clouds are often seen in the winter at high latitudes. The clouds’ vivid hues reflect the low sun angles and interact with the stratospheric conditions. This creates a breathtaking view!

polar clouds
Credit: Mia Stålnacke via X

Thank you to all the photographers who shared their amazing images of the Wolf Moon and Mars occultation and other space wonders! We greatly appreciate your dedication and passion for astrophotography and wish you clear skies for your future captures!

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