#marsopposition

[o-francisco-silva]

Mars Opposition is Coming! Prepare for a celestial show this winter!

Get ready, stargazers! It has been 2.2 years. It is not the best opposition, but we can try. From late December 2024 to January 16th, 2025, Mars will reach its closest point to Earth (opposition).

This means the Red Planet will be brighter and bigger, and we'll even have a chance to see its icy south pole!

Don't miss this rare opportunity to gaze at the Red Planet's southernmost point. It's a once-in-a-while treat that will leave you starstruck! Share with friends and family who love space, and astronomy, or want to experience the thrill of witnessing something truly cosmic.

Check out this amazing AI-generated image of Mars' south pole!

[justinhartney]

Mars and the Moon rise above Griffith Observatory. Once celestial objects only studied through telescopes, it won’t be long until humans have walked on both.
----------------------------------------- Camera Info •Canon 5D mk4 •Canon 70-200mm F2.8 + 2x @ 400 mm •F5.6 Aperture •5”, 2.5”, 0.6”, 1/80” Exposures •105 1/80” photos stacked for moon details •160 ISO •3100 WB Software •Lightroom->AutoStakkert->Registax->Photoshop ----------------------------------------- #justinhartney #moon #mars #astrophotography #california #space #marsopposition #marsocculation #solarsystem #uoregon #jpl #universe #space #nasa #science #spacex #darksky #photography #nightphotography #longexposure #scicom #sciencecommunication #teamcanon #canon #canon5dmk4 #camp4pix (at Griffith Observatory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE2tuoJHgjO/?igshid=ku5zdhksjyxq

[kuiperkat]

Get ready for Mars opposition on July 27th, Mars’ closest approach on July 31st, a total lunar eclipse over Africa, Europe, and start planning for the Perseids in August! You can find the full What’s Up July 2018 on my IGVT! (Credit @nasajpl) • • • • • • • #kuiperkatsastronomy #solarsystemambassador #mars #marsopposition #lunareclipse #perseidmeteorshower

[exploremars]

Repost from @stromback_photography using @RepostRegramApp - Best Mars image I have had in a long time! The seeing was spectacular! I have also heard the dust storm is done but with Mars having no atmosphere or very little atmosphere its causing things to be a bit hazy. Dust particles are just floating around on the planet now. Imaged last night. 127mm Maksutov, ZWO 224mc/ADC,1.5X barlow. #mars #marte #planet #planetmars #astronomy #nightsky #stargazing #space #spacephotography #youresa #astronomia #universe #universetoday #solarsystem #duststorm #marsopposition #planet

[mindhuestudio]

This was so striking when I went out to walk the dog, that I had to come back and break out the binoculars. The Moon, just a day past full, and Mars, a week from opposition. They look good on Instagram, they look stunning in the sky. #moon #mars #marsopposition https://www.instagram.com/p/CF3L3hXl0jD/?igshid=1vqk3t1ix3i6b

[daveland3d]

Show of hands... Are you feeling the opposition? #MarsOpposition (at Wissahickon)

[secretbasketballnickelpeach]

The longest blood Moon of this century, Mars-opposition, ISS, falling star on the summer beach and the two of us, what else could you wish for?! #igersmoon #bloodmoon #marsopposition #iss #mooneclipse #moonlovers #затмениелуны2018 @ida.lv @idadarksky #кроваваялуна #igerseclipse #igersbloodmoon #lalunarossa #mondfinsternis #марс #mondfinsternis2018 #liepāja #blutmond2018 #liepaja (hier: Liepāja Beach)

[inthestarsbykrissy]

June 06, 2021 ✨ Daily Astrology Forecast✨ There is a T-Square today with Mars and PlutoRx opposition squaring to the Moon in late Aries and will enter Taurus, today... this can be a time where things are all about moving forward. We may want to do things, have an urge to make things happen... and there is no one that can stop us from wanting to have our things our way.... for if someone does, we will have the urge to do what it takes to express what it is that we feel, regardless of the circumstances or consequences. It is not necessarily negative, it is a moment where you can actually be productive and have a good sense of responsibility on your shoulders... however, if you have been repressing yourself for the longest time, this can just make your bubble burst to pieces until you explode, lol! Your deepest desires are aroused now... just like what they say, if you can't beat them, just join them! This is a period of time not of toleration but actually doing something - - it may lead to good and profound ventures and it may also lead to a lot of revelations and explotions. One thing is for sure... things won't be the same, it won't get stagnant. Movement, journey and progress are seen... and if things are all blocked out from you - - you will end up getting your own conclusion for you to change that situation, too! Follow: @readingsbykrissy for more astrology horoscope, tidbits & insights! #astrology #zodiac #horoscopes #dailyastrology #dailyhoroscopes #astrologylover #astrologer #astrologyposts #astrologyreadings #astrologyforecast #energy #zodiacsigns #astrologyph #astrologyphilippines #astrologist #zodiacsign #astrologysigns #horoscope #astrologyfacts #zodiacsignsbelike #marsopposition #astro #astrostuffs #feelings #primalmovement #intense #expression #pluto #mars #tsquare https://www.instagram.com/p/CPxRlt7nGMz/?utm_medium=tumblr

[docuvixen]

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#rewind #throwback The Full moon made the whole week worth it, even if I only had 2 hours sleep .. #moonchild🌙 #marsopposition #bloodmooneclipse (at Woodbine Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BlyaLV6F32I/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i0ssq2imgvjj

[kuiperkat]

NYC, wanna see the #MarsOpposition from an observatory? Join @lowellobservatory tonight at 11 PM ET on YouTube! https://youtu.be/O5IYaFvLNOQ https://www.instagram.com/p/CGTPsIyjUN5/?igshid=19z9gr5c5kk9u

[exploremars]

Repost from @milehighastro using @RepostRegramApp - The Mars opposition is this Friday - but don't worry, you still have time to see the red planet for yourself this summer. https://milehighastro.com/blogs/optup/get-the-best-views-of-mars #Astronomy #Mars #MarsOpposition #Telescopes #OptUp

[advil]

that is Mars so bright that it’s casting a reflection on the ocean!! it’s brighter than it’s been since 2003, it won’t be this bright again until 2035. make sure to go see it throughout the week. • • • • #zeisscameralenses #sonyalpha #sonyimages #astrophotography #space #mars #marsopposition (at Westerly, Rhode Island)

[madsupertramp]

Captured by an enormous #spiderweb #prey #poorme was waiting for #marsopposition

[kuiperkat]

Today is #MarsOpposition day, but you wouldn’t know it due to the remnants of Hurricane Delta in the tri-state area. If you happen to be in a spot with some clear skies, be sure to look at Mars tonight! 🔴🔭 (Credit: @npr) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGS-KZQjEVm/?igshid=1hqa7tt5otwus

[kuiperkat]

Hey astro nerds! Tonight is the best night to view Mars at opposition!

What is opposition? Opposition, in astronomy, occurs when two objects are directly opposite from one another. In this instance, Mars is opposite from the sun, giving us the best views of Mars here on Earth!

Tonight’s local forecast is not promising for this evening, but if you manage to get out of NYC, look for the bright, red object in the east beginning at 8:43 PM. Additionally, Mars will be at its closest to Earth since 2003, on July 31.

The Moon will also put on a show for us, reaching Full today at 4:20 PM. (📷 credit: NASA/JPL/USGS; 🎨 credit: sixdayscience.com)