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See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12

Look low on the southwestern horizon at sunset on Nov. 12 for a chance to see swift Mercury close to the red light of Mars in ...

Sky Above: November's top skywatching events

November's Sky Above episode features a supermoon, meteor shower, and interstellar comet, with experts discussing these ...
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Microsoft, NASA virtual telescope focuses on Mars

High-resolution images and interactive tours of Mars are now available online via a virtual telescope created by NASA and Microsoft. NASA now has added new interactive tours of Mars -- including ...
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Mars Will Shine Bright in the Sky This Month — Here's How to See the Rare Spectacle

Mark your calendars - March is the perfect time to see Mars shine in all its glory! Getty There’s nothing more exhilarating than catching a glimpse of outer space, especially if you’re a fellow ...
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Six planets align in rare celestial event visible from Earth through mid February

Planetary alignments aren't rare, but they can be when they involve six of the eight planets in our solar system. Look for a planetary parade that includes Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and ...
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Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet

Camille Flammarion's work imagined what might exist beyond Earth in the universe. Three Lions/Hulton Archive via Getty Images Living in today’s age of ambitious robotic exploration of Mars, with an ...