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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 perigee, causes Mars to appear bigger and brighter in the sky than usual, offering skywatchers an excellent viewing opportunity, according to In-the-Sky.org.
See Mars at its best and closest this weekend — no telescope required
As Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or wait until 2027.
You Can See Mars at Its Brightest Next Week. Here’s How.
We haven’t seen the Red Planet this luminous in the night sky since 2022. Our astrotourism expert shares how and when to enjoy the show.
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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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How to Watch the Mars Occultation During January's Supermoon
The moon will occult Mars in a rare astronomical event, coinciding with the month's full Wolf Moon that peaks on the same ...
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NASA collected potential evidence of life on Mars. Now it’s pitching new plans to retrieve the cache
NASA has arrived at two ways of returning samples collected on Mars to Earth. Now, the agency will test the options to see if ...
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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 ...
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The moon is about to 'swallow' Mars for 4 hours — and you can watch it from the US
On Jan. 13, bright Mars will disappear behind the full moon for several hours. It's the only lunar occultation of Mars ...
Scientific American
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NASA’s Mars Sample Return Program Faces Stark Choices
NASA sees two paths for saving its beleaguered plan to retrieve materials from the Red Planet but won’t choose between them ...
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Samples from Mars' surface could unravel planet's history, researchers argue
Geologically, Mars is very reminiscent of the moon. But it also looks a lot like the Earth. It all depends on who you ask.
Space on MSN
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Springtime on Mars brings frost avalanches, gas geysers and explosions (photos)
"Springtime on Earth has lots of trickling as water ice gradually melts. But on Mars, everything happens with a bang," Serina ...
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NASA’s plans to get Mars rocks delivered to the Utah desert are changing
Bringing Martian rock and soil samples to Earth is among the top priorities of planetary scientists. By studying fresh rocks ...
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