Soon after sunset, there are two bright planets standing out among the stars.

A lunar eclipse will occur very early Tuesday morning. Over the span of several hours, the moon will fade, its light almost extinguished. At its dimmest, the moon will look like a darkened pumpkin.

The week ahead is all about Mars. Mars is nearing opposition on April 8.

The moon slips into our evening sky in the coming week following New Moon on Sunday.

Welcome to Spring

The red planet Mars is only a few weeks away from opposition and its brightness can not be missed.