Mars Opposition, a chance to see it very closer

Once again a chance for our naked eyes to view Planet Mars at closest, biggest and brightest – but not more than Sirius. Planetary Society of India said that Mars Opposition will be taking place from January 30, 2010. For the duration of Opposition, Mars and Sun will be directly opposite side of the earth. During this phase, Mars will be visible all through the night and one can see a disk like yellow gold with a hint of red star like object for our naked eyes. Brightest illumination of Mars will be visible from January 27, 2010 to March 2010.

By means of telescope one can see the ice caps of northern tip of mars. This is a great opportunity to see Mars at the closest comes after every 26 months, the next Mars Opposition will happen by March 3, 2012.