A Wolf Moon, a Red Planet, and a game of celestial hide-and-seek 🔴🌕 January’s full Moon, also known as the Wolf Moon, illuminated the night sky with a striking reddish companion — Mars! This stunning composite image and timelapse were captured at the Observatorio del Teide in Tenerife, Spain, on 14 January 2025. It shows Mars seemingly playing hide-and-seek as it passed behind the Moon. But what made Mars so dazzling? When Earth positions itself perfectly between the Sun and Mars, the Red Planet shines at its brightest. Astronomers call this alignment Mars at opposition, and it’s a real treat for stargazers. During this time, Mars reflects maximum sunlight, revealing its intricate features to anyone fortunate enough to have a telescope handy. Did you know? Mars at opposition occurs every 789 days — or about every two years. At this point, Earth and Mars are at their closest, separated by just 96 million km! This cosmic dance not only creates spectacular views but also plays a key...