Mars’ New Year Sparks Celestial Spectacle and Scientific Discoveries

Join us as we explore the start of a new Martian year, bringing fresh scientific insights and stunning night sky events. Discover how Mars' seasonal changes are observed by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and learn about the historic image of the Curiosity rover in motion. Plus, don't miss the celestial show as Mars makes a striking passage through the Beehive Cluster, offering skywatchers a visual treat throughout May. Tune in for tips on how to best observe these astronomical wonders. Sources: https://science.nasa.gov/blog/sols-4525-4526-the-day-after-groundhog-day-between-ghost-mountain-and-texoli-headed-south/ https://www.travelandleisure.com/may-2025-astronomical-guide-meteor-shower-planet-lineup-full-flower-moon-11724142 https://wtop.com/the-space-place/2025/05/whats-up-in-the-sky-for-may-2025-eta-aquariid-meteor-shower-full-flower-moon-and-much-more/ https://starwalk.space/en/news/astronomical-events-may https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2025/05/01/2025-may-13-moon-toys-with-scorpions-stars-see-four-bright-planets/ https://theorkneynews.scot/2025/05/01/the-sky-above-you-may-2025/ https://opentools.ai/news/witness-history-mro-captures-curiosity-rover-on-the-move https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/04/28/nasa-orbiter-photographs-the-curiosity-rover-as-it-navigates-mars/ https://www.instagram.com/perseverance.mars/p/DJHeXHnNjVk/ https://opentools.ai/news/curiosity-rover-takes-a-drive-nasas-orbiter-captures-historic-moment-on-mars https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-may-2025/ https://www.astronomy.com/observing/may-2025-whats-in-the-southern-hemisphere-sky-this-month/ https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury/ https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/how-see-planets-night-sky-may https://www.popsci.com/science/stargazing-guide-may-2025/ https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-may-2025/ https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/whats-up-may-2025-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/ https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/moon-jupiter-mars-early-may-2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GIj08WS_Yw