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Jamie Carter

Mars opposition 2025: How to see the Red Planet at its biggest and brightest

Mars appears dusty red with white patch at the bottom.

Have you noticed Mars has been getting brighter and redder in the past few months?

On Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, Mars will make its closest approach to Earth since 2022 and enter its annual opposition shortly thereafter. In addition to providing the best opportunity to see Mars at its biggest and brightest, this will be the best time for sending spacecraft to the Red Planet.

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