What time will Mars show tonight?
Planets Visible in New York
| Planetrise/Planetset, Tue, Nov 16, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Planet | Rise | Set |
| Mars | Tue 5:39 am | Tue 3:58 pm |
| Jupiter | Mon 12:50 pm | Mon 11:11 pm |
| Saturn | Mon 12:04 pm | Mon 9:50 pm |
What constellation will Mars be in tonight?
Libra
Mars is currently in the constellation of Libra.
What date is Mars closest to Earth?
October 6, 2020
On October 6, 2020, at about 14 UTC, Mars is closest for this two-year period, only a bit farther away than in 2003 or 2018. October 6 of this year presents Earth and Mars closer together than they will be again for another 15 years, or until September 2035.
How often do Earth and Mars line up?
about every two years
Every 780 days, or about every two years, Mars and Earth line up and are the closest to each other during this time period. Today, the pair of planets will make this close approach.
Can I see Mars today?
Mars is currently visible, reaching its highest point in the sky around midnight. Earth’s closest neighbor is also at its brightest and will remain that way well into November. Right now, Mars is the third brightest object in Earth’s night. The Moon and Venus are the two brightest objects, and usually Jupiter is third.
Can you see Mars today?
Mars is currently visible, reaching its highest point in the sky around midnight. Earth’s closest neighbor is also at its brightest and will remain that way well into November. Right now, Mars is the third brightest object in Earth’s night.
Where can I see the great conjunction?
How can you catch the great conjunction? Shortly after sunset, in the Northern Hemisphere, look into the southwestern sky and you should see the duo shining brightly.