Red Planet first? Here are five things to know about Trump, Musk and Mars
In his prepared remarks, Trump, a longtime backer of U.S.-led space exploration and exploitation, singled out Mars and left the moon hanging.
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 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.
Musk gives thumbs-up as Trump vows to put American flag on Mars
During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said the United States would consider itself a growing nation under his presidency and he would bring the nation's flag "into new and beautiful horizons." Trump went on to say American astronauts would "plant the stars and stripes on the planet Mars,
Trump vows to plant flag on Mars, omits mention of Moon return
US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to "plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars" but made no mention of NASA's planned return to the Moon, heightening speculation about
It's America's 'Manifest Destiny' to plant a flag on Mars, Trump says
President Trump vowed to send astronauts to Mars during his second inaugural address. "We will pursue our Manifest Destiny into the stars," he said, promising to send astronauts to plant the American flag on Mars.
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'Marsquakes' may solve 50-year-old mystery about the Red Planet
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What Trump’s Pledge to Plant the U.S. Flag on Mars Really Means
The president’s Inaugural Address linked landing on the Red Planet with Manifest Destiny, but left many of the specifics ...
Which planet in the solar system is known as the "Red Planet"? Find Out Now!
The solar system consists of 8 planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Each ...
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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 ...
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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.
Unlocking Mars’ Secrets: The Surprising Forces Behind Its Massive Dust Storms
Groundbreaking research into Mars' energy balance reveals a polar surplus driving dynamic weather patterns, including massive ...
Winter night sky spectacle: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn align in "planet parade"
Venus and Saturn are currently in conjunction, meaning the planets appear close together in the night sky from Earth. These ...
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.
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Words alone won't get the stars and stripes to Mars
So you want to go to the Red Planet. How deep are your pockets and how much time do you have? Comment "America is going to ...