Mars Is About To Be at Its Brightest Since 2022—Here’s How To Easily View the Red Planet
It’s a term used by astronomers to describe when Earth, Mars and the Sun align. When this happens, Earth sits directly between Mars and the Sun, positioning the red planet directly opposite of the Sun in the sky.
Mars in opposition: See why the Red Planet will appear closer and brighter
The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth, also known as perigee, on Jan. 12 and will be exactly opposite the sun on Jan. 15. It will be visible all night long because it will rise with the sunset and set with the sunrise.
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The ‘Martian dichotomy’ is one of the Solar System’s greatest mysteries – but new research in closing in on a solution.
If you are fortunate to live in the occultation zone and the weather cooperates, this upcoming event is one that really ...
For centuries, we have gazed into space with fascination, dreaming of traveling to distant planets. To turn these dreams into ...
Despite the cloudy skies and rain, some skygazers were able to catch a glimpse of Mars on Jan 16. Read more at ...
Six planets will form a rare planetary alignment in the night sky on Jan. 21; here is everything you need to know about the ...
Every so often, rather interesting astronomical phenomena occur in our neighborhood, better known as the Solar System, with ...
NASA’s Curiosity rover is skygazing and photographing lovely examples of noctilucent clouds on Mars. The wispy formations ...
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Did you know that Mars at opposition is a special time when Earth and Mars are closest? This happens when Earth passes ...
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