The moon performed a cosmic ballet with Mars this week.

Every 26 months, the orbits of Earth and Mars allow us a closer look when Mars is at opposition — which will happen on Jan.

On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s ...

"Mars' time and position of reappearance is difficult to judge since the planet lies concealed behind the moon beforehand," ...

The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth, also known as perigee, on Jan. 12 and will be exactly opposite the sun ...

In the Bay Area, the event will begin around 6 p.m., shortly after both Mars and the moon appear above the horizon.

The Red Planet reaches its best position all year this week on January 15. Here’s how and when to get out and see it.

Mars will seem to disappear behind the full wolf moon Monday for many sky-gazers. Throughout January, also look up to see ...

Emily Simpson has loved space since she was a 10-year-old kid celebrating her birthday at a planetarium. Now a recent Florida ...

THE first full moon of the year, known as the Wolf Moon, will be visible alongside Mars tonight. Stargazers are encouraged to ...