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 ...

Mars will come to its bright opposition this ... It's a convenient post-sunset sight low in the western sky. The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes. For the most accurate ...

In London, sunset is at 4:19 p.m. GMT and moonrise is ... the previous night will see a near-full moon occult Mars. That will occur high in the sky and be visible across North America, with ...

Rising just before sunset on Monday, January 13 ... Plus, if you watch closely throughout the night, you may spot the planet Mars dip behind the Moon, only to re-emerge a short time later.