The Position of Mars in the Night Sky: 2019 to 2021
Summary
Although not part of the , it is sometimes considered to be included in an older asterism called the , which is envisaged as a ladle dipping into the rich passes 6º.3 North of the star Kaus Media ( Sgr or Delta Sagittarii, mag. The two planets are easily contained within a wide-field telescope field of view, having increased in apparent size to 6" (but small nonetheless) and , six times larger at 36" across, providing a contrasting visual treat. For a map and timings of this event, follow the link provided in the Moon near Mars section By mid-August has returned to naked-eye view from higher Northern latitudes, moving from East through to SSE although it is seen in continuous twilight. On November 16th retrograde motion ceases when it reaches its Western stationary point, at which time the planet appears to 3 .1 to the North-east) and 3 moves slowly Northwards against the background stars for a few days before turning direct once more and heading back towards the ENE. The following tables list the dates on which the passes near the planet between October 2019 and August 2021: The moves relatively quickly against the background stars in an Eastward direction, at about its own angular width (0º.5) each hour (about 12º.2 per day).
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