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.
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
For those outside the Eastern Time Zone, the timing will vary slightly, but the Wolf Moon will dominate the night skies across the country. How Long Do Full Moons Last? A full moo
How to see the January Wolf Moon beside Mars in the night sky
Helen Willetts takes a look at what's going on in the night sky and the chances of seeing this month's Wolf Moon.
January's full moon, known as the wolf moon, will make Mars disappear during occultation
January's wolf moon will officially be the first full moon of 2025 at 4:27 p.m. CT. Space is a big place, so keen stargazers will have the opportunity to see, or rather not see, Mars as it hides behind the moon before it has its own moment later in the week.
Monday night sky offers rare celestial event: Full moon will obscure Mars
The night of Jan. 13 will offer a number of celestial viewing opportunities that you don't get to see often. Here is a look at peak viewing times.
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Human exploration of Mars is coming, says former NASA chief scientist
We have long been inspired by the idea that life could reside on Mars – human or otherwise. But fiction is getting closer to ...
Mars at Opposition January 2025: What It is and How to Witness It? Everything You Need to Know!
Did you know that Mars at opposition is a special time when Earth and Mars are closest? This happens when Earth passes ...
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The Full Wolf Moon 'eats' Mars on Jan. 13. Here's how to see it
If you are fortunate to live in the occultation zone and the weather cooperates, this upcoming event is one that really ...
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Giant 'kidney beans' spotted in Mars satellite images could point to signs of water and life
A NASA satellite has spotted frozen "kidney beans" on Mars' sand dunes trapped in place until springtime. Photographing them ...
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Mars may have a solid inner core like Earth does
A new analysis of marsquakes measured by NASA’s InSight lander indicates Mars has a solid inner core – but other researchers ...
A Full Moon, a Bold Mars and a New Comet Brighten January’s Skies
On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s ...
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.
How often does the moon cover Mars? Everything about this rare event with the full moon of January 2025
Every so often, rather interesting astronomical phenomena occur in our neighborhood, better known as the Solar System, with ...
See the full wolf moon overtake Mars in the night sky and glimpse a planetary parade
Mars will seem to disappear behind the full wolf moon Monday for many sky-gazers. Throughout January, also look up to see ...
See Ethereal Night-Shining Clouds Decorate The Mars Sky
NASA’s Curiosity rover is skygazing and photographing lovely examples of noctilucent clouds on Mars. The wispy formations ...
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Mars's icy dunes hint at clues of past life possibilities
While the beans in the photo might resemble beans, the probe actually captured images of large frozen dunes on Mars. NASA ...