On Sunday (Jan. 12), the Red Planet will make its close approach of Earth at 8:32 a.m. EST (13:32 GMT). This event, known as perigee, causes Mars to appear bigger and brighter in the sky than usual, ...

Within a few minutes, Mars rose farther above the Moon's horizon. Thanks to the parallax effect, the Moon's relative motion in its orbit around Earth appears significantly faster than the movement ...

Mars approaches the bottom of the full Wolf ... ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images) Despite the spectacular view from Earth, it was all an illusion, a line-of-sight ...

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On Thursday 16 January at 1.17am (GMT), Mars will reach opposition. This means it will be positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun, and the three will form an almost straight line ...

This happens when Earth passes directly between Mars and ... Best Locations and Times to View Mars at Opposition Mars is currently in a prime position for observation as it approaches opposition ...

While robotic missions have returned samples from the moon and space rocks like asteroids, a successful Mars mission would mark the first time that rocks from another planet made it back to Earth.

Additionally, Mars recently passed perigee on Jan. 12, its closest point to Earth in its orbit around ... skywatching events and more! "The city view from Vista View Park in Davie, Broward County ...

Tonight (Jan. 13), bright Mars will disappear behind the full Wolf Moon for several hours before reappearing on the other side. It's the only lunar occultation of Mars visible from the U.S. this year.

put paid to their hopes as Mars' view was obstructed. For those who missed the show, there's good news! Mars, Earth and the Sun, all the three will be in perfect alignment on 16th, giving the ...

Due to its wonky elliptical orbit, a 'Mars opposition' happens roughly every 27 months, and offers the best view of the Red Planet. Mars will reach ‘opposition’ with Earth on Thursday, meaning that ...