How the Mars transit behind the Moon ACTUALLY Went (For Fun) - January 13, 2025

Mars recently went through an occultation event where it passed "behind" the Moon. However, while I was recording the timelapse, I was surprised to see the unexpected path it went to reach the other side of the Moon.
In all seriousness, here are my actual videos to how this ACTUALLY went
Widefield: • Mars passing behind th...
Close up: • Mars Reappearing from ...
Special request for my buddy Ric who wanted to see Mars bounce off the Moon in my real timelapse :)
Don't come at me on angles, lol, just for fun! The initial and the final path do mark the exact angles/directions as the actual occultation.
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[@lesliedeatherage3458]

Outstanding work, Brent! The resolution is perfect.

[@GrouchoDuke]

Amazing!!!

[@adamroach4538]

Doing science and screwing around at the same time!