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.
An exploding budget and an unraveling schedule spell disappointment for NASA's mission to learn more about Mars's history.
It's called an occultation, and it doesn't happen frequently. Here's how to see the dance between the full moon and Mars ...
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Now is the best time to see Mars until 2027: How to spot the Red Planet 'at opposition'As 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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Mars's icy dunes hint at clues of past life possibilitiesThe Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) photographed the Martian dunes in the northern hemisphere of the Red Planet from ...
The moon will occult Mars in a rare astronomical event, coinciding with the month's full Wolf Moon that peaks on the same ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Discover the red planet like never before! This month offers a unique opportunity to witness Mars in stunning detail. From ...
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