The moon makes for an excellent guide to see Mars in the night sky tonight. As the sun sets this evening (Feb. 9), the moon ...

However, this event will be best viewed through a pair of high-powered binoculars or a good backyard telescope so you can get a close-up as Mars appears to graze the edge of the moon. Viewing the ...

They state that Mars can be enjoyed through almost any telescope; even a short, small-aperture refractor reveals details on the red disc. The science magazine advise "Adding a Barlow lens will ...

Baker said that there are other astronomical events that may be more interesting than the parade of planets. Baker said Mars ...

In the early hours of Thursday morning, Mars will be “in opposition” to Earth, which means that the planet will be lit up by the Sun’s rays and appear large and bright - meaning star-gazers can get ...