There was a straight shot from Earth to the Moon and Mars last night
So I grabbed my camera, ran outside, and looked up just as Mars was supposed to emerge from the Moon's curved horizon. Seen with the naked eye, the Moon's brightness far outshined Mars, casting soft shadows on a cold winter evening in East Texas.
Mars in opposition: See why the Red Planet will appear closer and brighter
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 sunset and set with the sunrise.
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MARS is set to appear its biggest and brightest for the next two years tomorrow night, as it reaches opposition with Earth.
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See Mars at its best and closest this weekend — no telescope requiredAs Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or ...
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