Mars in a line with Castor & Pollux
- Look toward the East-North eastern horizon.
o - The bright twin stars of Gemini rise just slightly later, with Pollux rising at approximately 02:00 am BST.
o - All three objects ~ the best viewing window is during the early morning hours just before dawn.
o - Facts about three celestial objects;
Mars – the red planet shines with a distinct reddish-orange glow due to iron oxide on its surface.
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Pollux – the brighter of the two Gemini twins, Pollux is an orange giant star with a warm golden hue.
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Castor – a multi-star system that appears as a whiter, slightly dimmer companion next to Pollux.
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