Hello astronomy fans! I've got another observation on the retrograde motion of Mars. I had one on Jan. 1st as well, but both were from my deck. It is just too cold to go out to the Flatin Farm when it is below zero and there is wind chill.
Mars is big and bright, and indeed moving westard from Leo, back toward M44.
Is anyone interested in getting together on Friday night? It is projected to be clear, but very cold. I would make the Haj to Eagle Bluff, if anyone is interested.