On January 16th, Mars will reach a rare opposition, making it 900 times brighter than the faintest visible star. It will appear larger and brighter, providing perfect opportunities for observation with the naked eye or a telescope
On January 16th, Mars will shine 900 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
According to the Department of Astrophysics at Baku State University (BSU), this event marks Mars reaching its opposition.
At opposition, Mars and the Sun are positioned directly opposite each other in relation to Earth, bringing the planet to one of its closest and fully illuminated positions. This alignment allows Mars to be visible all night long, making it an excellent opportunity for skywatchers and astronomers alike to observe the planet. During this time, Mars appears both brighter and larger, offering ideal conditions for telescope and naked-eye viewing.
Every time Mars nears Earth, an opposition occurs, with the timing shifting slightly due to the planet’s elliptical orbit. This time, when Mars is at its closest to Earth, its angular size will be 14.6 arc seconds, and its brightness will peak at -1.4 magnitude, making it roughly 900 times brighter than the faintest visible star.
In Baku, Mars will be visible throughout the night, from around 6:30 PM to 7:41 AM. At 1:14 AM, it will cross the celestial meridian, reaching a height of 74° above the horizon.
The next significant opposition of Mars will occur on September 15, 2035, when the planet will be approximately 56 million kilometers from Earth.
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