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 ...

The upcoming event is just another example of Mars on the move! Astrologically, the red planet left Leo and returned to Cancer on Jan. 6 where it initially resided at 17 degrees in October 2024.

Mars reached opposition on Jan. 16, and the Red Planet will continue to shine bright throughout the remainder of the month. Don't miss out on this best chance to see Mars before 2027!

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.

Look south anytime after dark, and you'll see the red planet Mars just a couple of degrees from bright star Pollux in Gemini, with the other “twin” of Gemini, Castor, close by. At 34 and 51 ...

During opposition, Mars is closer to us than usual and its face is fully lit by the sun as viewed from our world, making for spectacular views of the Red Planet. Mars is in opposition every 26 months.

The January full moon, also known as the wolf moon, will completely cover the red planet, Mars, but not before the red planet shines as bright as possible near the moon. When will Mars be ...

So close and yet so far. It’s an apt expression for the planet Mars these days. With the red planet moving in for its closest approach to Earth for the rest of this decade, NASA officials are ...

Mars will appear its biggest and brightest this month when it reaches its closest position to Earth while simultaneously being opposite the sun. The Red Planet will be at its closest point to ...