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 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.
Wolf Moon and Mars: How to See January 2025 Full Moon With the Red Planet
For those outside the Eastern Time Zone, the timing will vary slightly, but the Wolf Moon will dominate the night skies across the country. How Long Do Full Moons Last? A full moo
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 closest approach to the sun.
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 wait until 2027.
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.
See the full wolf moon overtake Mars in the night sky and glimpse a planetary parade
Mars will seem to disappear behind the full wolf moon Monday for many sky-gazers. Throughout January, also look up to see Venus, Saturn and Jupiter in the night sky.
Red Planet rising: Mars can be seen from Singapore on Jan 16, weather permitting; a once in two years phenomenon
On Jan 16, those in Singapore will have the opportunity to witness Mars at its closest, brightest, and most vivid this year.
How to see the January Wolf Moon beside Mars in the night sky
Helen Willetts takes a look at what's going on in the night sky and the chances of seeing this month's Wolf Moon.
January's full moon, known as the wolf moon, will make Mars disappear during occultation
January's wolf moon will officially be the first full moon of 2025 at 4:27 p.m. CT. Space is a big place, so keen stargazers will have the opportunity to see, or rather not see, Mars as it hides behind the moon before it has its own moment later in the week.
Monday night sky offers rare celestial event: Full moon will obscure Mars
The night of Jan. 13 will offer a number of celestial viewing opportunities that you don't get to see often. Here is a look at peak viewing times.
Kidney Bean-Shaped Sand Dunes Spotted On Mars Could Hold Clues To Life
Unlike the dunes on Earth which are constantly in motion, the kidney bean-shaped dunes on Mars appear surprisingly motionless ...
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Mars hides behind the Full Wolf Moon in gorgeous photos from around the world
The moon performed a cosmic ballet with Mars this week.
NASA’s Mars Rover Mission to Bring Samples Back Home From the Red Planet Is at Risk
An exploding budget and an unraveling schedule spell disappointment for NASA's mission to learn more about Mars's history.
A rare event will make Mars invisible during tonight's full moon. Here's when to see it
It's called an occultation, and it doesn't happen frequently. Here's how to see the dance between the full moon and Mars ...
Exact time to catch full Wolf Moon shine alongside Mars tonight in stunning sky spectacle
THE first full moon of the year, known as the Wolf Moon, will be visible alongside Mars tonight. Stargazers are encouraged to ...