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.
Photographer Peter Jay caught the Red Planet lurking just above the northern limb of the moon as seen from Charlotte, ...
Mars is known as the 'Red Planet.' Learn about its reddish hue, caused by iron oxide, its position as the fourth planet from ...
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See mighty Mars at oppositionEvery 26 months, the orbits of Earth and Mars allow us a closer look when Mars is at opposition — which will happen on Jan.
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Giant 'kidney beans' spotted in Mars satellite images could point to signs of water and lifeA NASA satellite has spotted frozen "kidney beans" on Mars' sand dunes trapped in place until springtime. Photographing them ...
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Learn about Mars at opposition in January 2025, when the Red Planet is closest to Earth. Discover how to view it, key dates, ...
From windswept craters to frigid ice caps, explore Martian landscapes through the eyes of NASA’s orbiters, probes and rovers ...
An exploding budget and an unraveling schedule spell disappointment for NASA's mission to learn more about Mars's history.
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See Mars at its best and closest this weekend — no telescope requiredAs Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or ...
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