During the latter part of June, Mars will put on a couple of eye-catching shows, teaming up first with a bright star and then, late this month, with the moon.

How To View Mars in January 2025 If you love astronomy, this is the best time to observe Mars with a naked eye or through a telescope!

Mars will sit less than 10 degrees above the horizon at sunset, with the 11 %-lit waxing crescent moon hanging less than 6 ...

Look up to the sky Wednesday morning and you'll see what astronomers call a planetary conjunction as Jupiter and Mars appear to be close together.

— How often does Mars opposition occur? Earth and Mars align with the sun in opposition about once every two years. But truly jaw-dropping midnight views of Mars happen every 15 to 17 years.

If you’re willing to get up in the early morning hours you can see up to six planets before sunrise. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, ...

Mars, the only planet whose surface we can see in any detail from the Earth, is now moving toward the best viewing position it will provide us until the year 2031.

Mars will shine like a celestial lighthouse in the night sky as NASA launches the InSight Mars lander on Saturday, but only if you know when and where to look.

Because of this, Mars will look grander and more vivid than usual, making it a great time to view the planet. How To View Mars in January 2025 ...