Like Earth, Mars is surrounded by an ionosphere—the part of its upper atmosphere where radiation from the sun knocks ...

Using the repurposed equipment, a team including Imperial College London researchers have measured parts of the Martian atmosphere that were previously impossible to probe. This includes areas ...

Jan. 13: Mars occultation. ... The phenomenon happens because some sunlight does filter through Earth's atmosphere and reach the moon during a total lunar eclipse, ...

On Monday night (Jan. 30), the moon will eclipse Mars in what's known as an occultation, during which the moon will pass in front of Mars from the perspective of Earth.

The occultation will be visible throughout most of North America, except for much of Alaska and the Southeastern coastal states. In Los Angeles, Mars will disappear at 6:30 p.m. local time and ...

Also, Mars will also be at its closest possible point to Earth, making it appear bigger in the sky. When can I view the Mars occultation? Along with the full moon, the planet Mars will be visible ...

The moon will occult Mars in a rare astronomical event on Jan. 13, coinciding with the month's full Wolf Moon that peaks on the same night. Here's everything to know about how to watch.

SALT LAKE CITY — Look to the skies this week to witness the occult — a lunar occultation of the planet Mars, that is. Beginning Wednesday night, the moon will slowly inch up towards Mars ...

Mars, which has been getting brighter in the night sky, will be briefly blocked out on Monday evening by the full moon — an event known as a lunar occultation. Related Articles Video: SpaceX’s ...

A lunar occultation of Mars is happening tonight, and while there isn't a great chance to see it in Michigan, you still can try. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

When to see the lunar occultation of Mars in Boston. In Boston and surrounding towns, this phenomenon will occur between 9:26 p.m. and 10:42 p.m. (disappearance and reappearance times).