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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Now is the best time to see Mars until 2027: How to spot the Red Planet 'at opposition'
Mars reaches opposition on Jan. 16, when it will shine a brilliant golden color to the naked eye in ... look east at sunset between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16. The Red Planet will rise at sunset, stay ...
What Is That Bright Light In The Sky After Sunset?
As soon as it gets dark, two bright lights become visible—the brightest in the southwest and an almost-as-bright light in the east. What are they?
See The ‘Planet Parade’ As Moon And Mars Skim Bright Stars: The Night Sky This Week
I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...
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Mars takes center stage in the sky
(Greg Redfern) Finally, on the night of Jan. 15, Mars is at opposition in the eastern sky at sunset and visible all night. It will remain bright in our sky all month long.
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The Sky This Week from January 17 to 24: A conjunction of Venus and Saturn
Plus: Saturn’s moon Iapetus is visible, our Moon passes the bright star Spica, and Mars skims south of Pollux in Gemini in ...
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Mars, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter to align the night sky in January: Here's the exact date and time
The phenomenon will be at its peak on January 17 and 18, offering an exceptional view of Mars, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter aligning, just after sunset. During these dates, Venus and Saturn will ...
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These 5 planets will align in the sky, here’s how to spot them
Right after the sunset. Viewing time will be short. Planets will be seen parading within 25 to 30 minutes of the sunset. Mars and Jupiter will be visible to our naked eye. Spotting Mercury and Uranus ...