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Starwatch: Celestial conjunction of Moon, Mars, and Regulus
On June 29, look up after sunset for a cool cosmic lineup—Mars, the bright star Regulus, and a crescent Moon will form a striking trio in the evening sky.
This rare sight follows Mars's recent close pass by Regulus earlier in June and can be spotted from almost anywhere on Earth.
Where and when to see the trio
Face west after sunset to catch the show: from London at 22:15 BST, Mars sits east of Regulus with the Moon nestled between.
Fun fact—while the Moon's light takes just over a second to reach us, Mars's glow travels about 16 minutes, and light from Regulus has been on its way for 79 years!
It's a reminder of just how vast our universe really is.