Planet
Mars at Opposition
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| Date | February 19, 2027 |
| Type | Planet |
| Visible from | Visible throughout the US and Canada, up all night. |
Mars is opposite the Sun and at its closest approach to Earth for this cycle, appearing as a bright orange-red point rising at sunset.
Best viewing tip
Look southeast after sunset for a bright, steady, reddish 'star'; a telescope will show its polar ice caps and surface features.