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 ...
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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.
A rare event will make Mars invisible during tonight's full moon. Here's when to see it
It's called an occultation, and it doesn't happen frequently. Here's how to see the dance between the full moon and Mars ...
Kidney Bean-Shaped Sand Dunes Spotted On Mars Could Hold Clues To Life
Unlike the dunes on Earth which are constantly in motion, the kidney bean-shaped dunes on Mars appear surprisingly motionless ...
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See mighty Mars at opposition
Every 26 months, the orbits of Earth and Mars allow us a closer look when Mars is at opposition — which will happen on Jan.
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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Mars is bigger and brighter this weekend than it will be all year. Here's how to see it
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 ...
Mars Ablaze: Witness Retrograde, Opposition, and a Cosmic Dance With the Moon
Discover the red planet like never before! This month offers a unique opportunity to witness Mars in stunning detail. From ...