Viewing Mars with the Naked Eye. The good news is, you don’t have to have a telescope to enjoy Mars at opposition! Just look up into the sky after sunset, and Mars will be there.

Tonight (Jan. 13), bright Mars will disappear behind the full Wolf Moon for several hours before reappearing on the other side. It's the only lunar occultation of Mars visible from the U.S. this year.

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On January 13, we’ll see another interesting Martian sight: a lunar occultation, which occurs when this month’s full Wolf Moon slides in front of Mars.According to In-the-Sky.org, this will ...

Every 26 months, the orbits of Earth and Mars allow us a closer look when Mars is at opposition — which will happen on Jan. 15, 2025. Skip to content Introducing the all-new Astronomy.com Forum!

You will need a telescope to locate Mars. The Red Planet will look like a reddish or pinkish blob in the sky, so you should be very easy to spot even for beginners.

If you're looking south, you will see Mars, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn. You'll need high-powered binoculars or a telescope to be able to see Uranus and Neptune. Optimal Viewing Times: ...

Viewing conditions can vary from night to night. Not only do you need clear skies, but you also need a reasonably still, non-turbulent atmosphere between you and Mars. Strong winds aloft can ...

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