Move the arrows on the right and bottom of the map to center the red spot, so that you can zoom with the left arrow. Enlarging the map, you'll better see the configuration of the stars near Mars. However, because Mars is red, you'll be able to distinguish it fairly easily from the...
Six planets grace the sky this month in what’s called a planetary parade. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are visible to the naked eye in January and for part of February.
“Toward the southwest is where Saturn and Mercury are going to be, and then toward the southeast is where Mars and Jupiter will be, and then Neptune, Venus and Uranus will be in between. There are apps that use motion-sensing technology, so you can type in the planet’s name, and it...
SpaceX launched 60 new satellites into orbit today (Nov. 11). Weather permitting, you just might be able to see the spacecraft swarm soar overhead in your night sky tonight.
The occasion will see Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Mercury align, with some of the planets visible to the naked eye.
PlanetsParadeNight skyVenusMarsJupiterSaturnUranus NEW YORK (AP) — Six planets grace the sky this month in what’s known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye. These planetary hangouts happen when several planets appear to line up in the night sky at once. “...
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky The Winter Triangle meets the 'Mars Triangle' in the night sky this month Now is also the best time to enjoy viewing the summer Milky Way. Although it's never visible from large cities with lights, smoke an...
TheAstronomical Leaguesuggests using binoculars for the event and starting your viewing 10 minutes ahead of time so you can spot Mars before the moon covers it up. You may have to hunt around to find the planet when it returns to the sky. ...
For Mercury and Venus, this is the period during which the planet is well seen in either the morning sky or the evening sky. For Mars and beyond, an apparition is measured from the time the planet becomes visible in the dawn sky (rising shortly before the Sun) to the time it ...
The red planet's close proximity to Earth now makes it brighter than it usually is in orbit, giving even amateur skywatchers a great chance to see details of the Martian surface using a low-powered telescope. But even if you don't have a telescope, you can still spot Mars in skies aro...