Mars tonight: What time will Mars be visible? How to spot it?

Stargazers are bracing up to catch a glimpse of red planet as it is set to make a remarkably close approach to Earth. event will offer an excellent opportunity for stargazers or anyone interested in astromy to get a closer look at Mars. It is worth ting that this is an extremely rare phemen and red planet will be at its brightest until next 15 years. As reported by Earthsky, people will have to wait until September 2035 until Mars comes this close to Earth.

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How close is Mars to Earth tonight?

Mars will be only 38.6 million miles (62.1 million km) away from Earth when it makes its closest approach. This will make it appear way more prounced and brighter. In dition, re won't be any bright stars around red planet at time.

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What time will Mars be visible?

Mars has superseded most of  celestial bodies to emerge as brightest planet this month, after Sun, moon, and, Venus. red planet will have closest approach to Earth today at around 7 AM PDT (10 AM EDT), according to Earthsky.

Mars tonight: How to spot Mars?

As mentioned above, Mars will have its closest approach to Earth in early morning hours, but it will obviously be best-viewed in night, preferably post-midnight.

"October is a great time for viewing Mars, as planet is visible all night right w, and reaches its highest point in sky around midnight," reported by NASA.

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You can view red planet with naked eye as it will be fairly visible, however, it is suggested that you watch it through a pair of biculars. As for people who are interested in astromy or those looking to spot more details of celestial body, it is best to get a telescope. 

On July 31, 2018, Mars h a close approach to Earth at about 35.78 million miles (57.59 million km). Earlier on August 27, 2003, it h an even closer approach to our planet at just 34.65 million miles (55.76 million km).

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