MARS

Still retains his position as evening star, setting on the evening of

the 1st, 15th and 30th in the same order, at 8:08, 7:36 and 7:11. His

diameter decreases from 4.8″ to 4.6″. Direct motion amounts to about 18°

40′ 12″ of arc. He is 2° 20′ south of the moon on the 22nd, at 6:48 a. m.

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