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 ...
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Mars at opposition: See the Red Planet at its best and brightest this week — or wait until 2027
As Mars approaches opposition this week, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or ...
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Mars at opposition: See the Red Planet all night long
The Red Planet reaches its best position all year this week on January 15. Here’s how and when to get out and see it.
Mars at Opposition January 2025: What It is and How to Witness It? Everything You Need to Know!
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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Mars is bigger and brighter this weekend than it will be all year. Here's how to see it
On Sunday (Jan. 12), the Red Planet will make its close approach of Earth at 8:32 a.m. EST (13:32 GMT). This event, known as ...
The best time to see tonight's spectacular 'Mars opposition'
Fresh from the excitement of this week’s Wolf Moon, there’s another treat in store for sky-watchers this week, with Mars ...
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The Sky This Week from January 10 to 17: Mars reaches opposition
The Red Planet comes closest to Earth, disappears behind the Moon in an occultation, and finally reaches opposition in the ...
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 ...
A Full Moon, a Bold Mars and a New Comet Brighten January’s Skies
On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s ...
Winter night sky spectacle: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn align in "planet parade"
Venus and Saturn are currently in conjunction, meaning the planets appear close together in the night sky from Earth. These ...
The Sun in Capricorn Opposite Mars Retrograde Is All About Ambition, and These 4 Signs Are About to Have Their Work-Life Balance Rocked
On Jan. 15, the sun in Capricorn will oppose Mars retrograde in Cancer, creating friction between the desire to succeed and ...
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Mars in opposition: See why the Red Planet will appear closer and brighter
Mars will appear its biggest and brightest this month when it reaches its closest position to Earth while simultaneously being opposite the sun. The Red Planet will be at its closest point to ...