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1. earthsky.org › space › mars-oppositions-from-2018-2033Chart showing Mars oppositions from 2018 to 2033 - EarthSky

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   Dec 31, 2023 · But each opposition of Mars brings the Red Planet closer – or farther – over a 15-year cycle. The diagram represents the orbits of Earth and Mars as viewed from above the solar system. It ...

   • What is an astronomical unit? - EarthSky

     An astronomical unit is one Earth-sun distance. Image – not...

   • The cycle of close and far Martian oppositions - EarthSky

     The super-close opposition of Mars in the year 2082 will...

2. earthsky.org › close-and-far-martian-oppositionsThe cycle of close and far Martian oppositions - EarthSky

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   Oct 6, 2020 · The super-close opposition of Mars in the year 2082 will fall on September 1, 2082. But once again, Earth and Mars won’t come as close as they did in August 2003. There is a more exact cycle of ...

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4. www.space.com › mars-at-opposition-full-moon-decWatch Mars at opposition meet the full moon next week (Dec. 7 ...

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   Dec 2, 2022 · The next favorable occultation of Mars for North America will take place on January 14, 2025. at around 4h UT. The moon will be a waning gibbous about 6 hours past full. Mars comes to opposition ...

5. www.space.com › mars-opposition-lunar-occultationWhat time will the full moon eclipse Mars on Dec. 7? | Space

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   Dec 6, 2022 · AST. 12:06 a.m.*. 11 arc min. If you miss the lunar occultation of Mars on Dec. 7, you'll have to wait until January 2025 for the next one, so even if you can't make it outside, make sure to watch ...

6. www.astronomy.com › observing › mars-takes-centerMars takes center stage during this month’s opposition

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   Dec 5, 2022 · During the weeklong period between close approach and opposition, Mars will appear 17″ in diameter (17.2″ at maximum) and shine at magnitude –1.9 — just 0.6 magnitude dimmer than Jupiter ...

7. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › 63877864Mars opposition: What is it, what's happening and when?

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   Dec 7, 2022 · The precise time that Mars reaches opposition will be 5:42am on the morning of 8 December. However, we won't be able to see it at this time. So if you want to spot Mars, the best time will be ...

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   When will Mars reach opposition?

   • The diagram represents the orbits of Earth and Mars as viewed from above the solar system. It shows the distance between Earth and Mars at every opposition between 2018 and 2033. Mars will reach opposition next in January 2025. As you can see, it won’t be one of the closest oppositions … Or one of the farthest either. Start watching Mars now!

   Chart showing Mars oppositions from 2018 to 2033 - EarthSky

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   When will Mars align with the full moon?

   • Mars will align with the full moon next week (Dec. 7) during the opposition. An illustration of the night sky on Dec. 07 shows the full moon in close proximity to Mars. Here's how to see it: The moon will turn full as Mars arrives at opposition to the sun, resulting in an almost perfect alignment in space of the sun, Earth, and Mars.

   Watch Mars at opposition meet the full moon next week (Dec. 7) | Space

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   What if I miss the lunar occultation of Mars?

   • If you miss the lunar occultation of Mars on Dec. 7, you'll have to wait until January 2025 for the next one. So, even if you can't make it outside, make sure to watch Mars at opposition pass behind the moon in one of the free livestreams available online.

   What time will the full moon eclipse Mars on Dec. 7? | Space

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   How often does Mars appear at opposition?

   • Mars appears at opposition once every 26 months. This week, an additional event will occur, with Mars being at opposition on Wednesday (Dec. 7), and there will be a lunar occultation of Mars. An occultation is an event in which one object appears to pass behind another in the sky, completely disappearing from view.

   What time will the full moon eclipse Mars on Dec. 7? | Space

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   What happens if Mars is at opposition?

   • It’s a week of Mars observing not to be missed. At opposition, Mars will lie directly opposite the Sun, rising in the east as the Sun sets in the west and reaching its highest point in the night sky around midnight. As with the Full Moon (which occurs when the Moon is at opposition), a telescopic view will show a fully illuminated Mars.

   Mars takes center stage during this month’s opposition

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   When will a bright Mars disappear behind the Moon?

   • A bright Mars at opposition will disappear behind the moon on Dec. 7. However, the exact time to look up depends on your location.

   What time will the full moon eclipse Mars on Dec. 7? | Space

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9. www.space.com › mars-opposition-lunar-occultationWatch Mars at its best at opposition tonight in these free ...

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   Dec 9, 2022 · The Virtual Telescope Project will host a free livestream of the moon occulting Mars at opposition. The broadcast will begin at 10 p.m. EST on Thursday (0300 GMT on Dec. 9) and can be found on the ...