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, ...

In a celestial event known as a great alignment the five planets will be discernible with the naked eye, but to see Neptune ...

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 on Jan. 15. It will be visible all night long because it will rise with the ...

The Wolf Moon will reach its peak fullness at 5:27 p.m. Eastern Time on January 13. It will rise in the sky about an hour earlier, at 4:28 p.m. ET, and remain visible until 8:09 a.m. ET the next ...

NASA has released the clearest view of Mars to date, with blue rocks observed across the planet's landscape. The images were captured by the Perseverance rover as it explores the planet.

Stargazers will be treated to a dazzling six-planet "alignment" this January.

Due to its wonky elliptical orbit, a 'Mars opposition' happens roughly every 27 months, and offers the best view of the Red Planet. Mars will reach ‘opposition’ with Earth on Thursday, meaning that ...

Directly to the right of Orion is Jupiter and left of it is the unmistakable red disc of Mars. The best time to view the ...

Mars and the Moon will move closer together in the sky throughout the night. The Moon will temporarily hide the Red Planet from view - but only for about an hour. The best time to go outside will ...

The occultation will take about four hours to complete with Mars emerging to the right and slightly above the Moon. If skies remain clear, the Gulf Coast will have an excellent view of the lunar ...