See Mars buzz the dense stars of the Beehive Cluster tonight

The Red Planet will be in the midst of the densely-packed stars of the Beehive Cluster, also known as Messier 44.

is now crossing the Beehive Cluster and will be closest to its center at nightfall tonight . From New York City, the duo will be visible at 9:15 p.m. ET when it reaches an altitude of 30 degrees above the horizon to the west, according to.

Both Mars and the Beehive Cluster will set at 12:07 a.m. ET on June 3 , which is about three hours and 46 minutes after sunset. By the time Saturday evening rolls in, Mars will have moved past the cluster's boundaries.Want to get a good look at Mars or the Beehive Cluster in the night sky? We recommend the

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