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
The Wolf Moon will reach its peak fullness at 5:27 p.m. Eastern Time on January 13. It will rise in the sky about an hour earlier, at 4:28 p.m. ET, and remain visible until 8:09 a.m. ET the next morning. For those outside the Eastern Time Zone, the timing will vary slightly, but the Wolf Moon will dominate the night skies across the country.
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.
Red Planet rising: Mars can be seen from Singapore on Jan 16, weather permitting
SINGAPORE: On Thursday (Jan 16), people in Singapore will have the opportunity to witness Mars at its closest, brightest, and most vivid this year.
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 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.
Martian phenomenon causes spectacular glowing clouds on the Red Planet
NASA's Curiosity rover unveils weather secrets on Mars, from high-altitude icy clouds to extensive dust storms, enriching planetary science.
A full moon, a bold Mars and a new comet brighten January’s skies
The first full moon of the year will glide through the sky Monday night. For lucky stargazers in some parts of the world, it will also pass in front of a brilliantly red Mars ... and that's not all.
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.
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.
Full moon, lunar occultation and parade of planets visible Monday tonight
At 8:07 p.m. Monday, stargazers in Chicago will see Mars disappear behind the moon and reappear on the other side of the moon at 9:17 p.m. Also this week, multiple planets will be clearly visible in the night sky in a parade of planets.
Which planet in the solar system is known as the "Red Planet"? Find Out Now!
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Exoplanets around red dwarfs face extreme space weather, Chandra finds
Planets around other stars need to be prepared for extreme weather conditions, according to a new study from NASA's Chandra X ...
Skygazers in S’pore catch glimpse of planet Mars in night sky despite cloud cover
Despite the cloudy skies and rain, some skygazers were able to catch a glimpse of Mars on Jan 16. Read more at ...
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Franco Colapinto lost Red Bull seat ‘as Max’s team-mate’ due to ‘many parts’
Franco Colapinto's manager says it "didn't work out" with Red Bull, who were interested in signing him as Max Verstappen's F1 ...
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.
Scientists Think These ‘Kidney Beans’ Could Prove That Mars Once Supported Life
Formations that look like jumbo-sized kidney beans (or blobs of chocolate syrup, depending on your palette) may be indicators ...
Why The Glowing Golden ‘Star’ In The Sky Is Getting Brighter This Week
Mars shines brightly this week as it reaches opposition, appearing golden-red in the sky near Jupiter. Look for it in the ...
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NASA snaps 'giant kidney beans' on Mars in hunt for signs of life on Red Planet
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has spotted 'giant kidney bean' looking frozen sand dunes on Mars that could help ...