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 ...

The moon will occult Mars in a rare astronomical event on Jan. 13, coinciding with the month's full Wolf Moon that peaks on ...

For all those who are fond of astronomy and sky watching, the month of January is undoubtedly the best time of the year to witness a phenomenon involving the planet Mars, that redd ...

As Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or ...

Geologically, Mars is very reminiscent of the moon. But it also looks a lot like the Earth. It all depends on who you ask.

NASA has arrived at two ways of returning samples collected on Mars to Earth. Now, the agency will test the options to see if ...

Discover the red planet like never before! This month offers a unique opportunity to witness Mars in stunning detail. From ...

On Jan. 13, bright Mars will disappear behind the full moon for several hours. It's the only lunar occultation of Mars ...

There are currently four bright planets spread across the evening sky. The fourth and final to get a lunar visit will be Mars ...

Six planets will all be visible at once in the night sky this month, lined up across the sky—but one is set to disappear from view.

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Rising just before sunset on January 13, the Full Wolf Moon will be up all night, and will slip below the western horizon ...