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Mars

Visibility and Characteristics Visibility Brightness Changes Characteristics and Visibility Visibility and Observations Visibility in June 2026 Neptune Mars-Jupiter Conjunction Opposition Characteristics

Mercury Brightens in Predawn Sky as It Approaches Greatest Elongation

The early-August elongation offers the clearest pre-sunrise viewing and sets up a close Mercury–Jupiter pairing around Aug. 15.

Predawn ‘Cosmic Triangle’ Briefly Brought Mars, Saturn and a Crescent Moon Together

8% Crescent Moon Meets Mars Low in the West Tonight

Earth’s Aphelion and Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Usher in July’s Night Sky Highlights

June’s Night Sky Brings Mars-Regulus Encounter, ‘Strawberry Moon’ and Peak Daylight

May Sky Guide: Southern Hemisphere Highlights Planetary Alignments and Constellations

February 2025 Sky Highlights: Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Rare Lunar Occultations

Jupiter to Shine Brightest of the Year During December 7 Opposition

October 2024 Skywatching: Supermoon, Meteor Showers, and a Rare Comet

Mars and Jupiter to Appear Closest in Sky Until 2033

ESA Mars Express Reveals Striking 375-Mile-Long Scar on Mars