Mars Observation Details
Mars Daily Motion
Mars will rise at 15:10, reaching 41° when twilight begins at 18:58. It will reach transit at 76° by 22:46 and will set before twilight ends at 06:22.Mars will be visible until June, 13, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Mars Visibility Timetable on February 06
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 65.3% illuminated | 11:59 | -22° |
| Mars rise | 15:10 | |
| Sunset | 17:56 | 29° |
| Civil sunset | 18:25 | 35° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:29 | 47° |
| Mars transit | 22:46 | 76° |
| Moon Set | 03:58 | 25° |
| Astrosession end | 06:02 | 3° |
| Mars set | 06:22 |
Track Mars Position Throughout the Night
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Upcoming Events
| Time | Description | Constellation |
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| Mon, 24 February 2025 | Retrograde motion of Mars ends | Gemini |
| Sat, 8 March 2025, 19:27 | Close approach of Mars and the Moon. Distance - 1.7°, position - 68° above the horizon at Southwest | Gemini |
Mars's Moon Positions
In this section, we explore the dynamic positions of Mars' two moons, Phobos and Deimos, as they orbit the Red Planet during the night. Phobos, the larger and closer of the two, whizzes around Mars in just over seven hours, often casting its shadow on the Martian surface. Deimos, being smaller and farther away, takes approximately 30 hours to complete an orbit, resulting in more gradual changes in its position.
Mars Map
Mars Features
Valles Marineris: A vast canyon system stretching over 4,000 km long and up to 7 km deep, it is one of the largest canyons in the solar system.
Utopia Planitia: A large plain within the largest recognized impact basin on Mars, it is notable for its smooth surface and the location of the Viking 2 landing site.
Hellas Planitia: An enormous impact basin over 2,300 km in diameter and 7 km deep, making it one of the largest known impact craters in the solar system.
Syrtis Major Planum: A dark region easily visible from Earth, Syrtis Major is an ancient volcanic plateau rich in iron and magnesium silicates.
Meridiani Planum: A plain near the Martian equator where the Opportunity rover discovered evidence of past water activity.
Utopia Planitia: A large plain within the largest recognized impact basin on Mars, it is notable for its smooth surface and the location of the Viking 2 landing site.
Hellas Planitia: An enormous impact basin over 2,300 km in diameter and 7 km deep, making it one of the largest known impact craters in the solar system.
Syrtis Major Planum: A dark region easily visible from Earth, Syrtis Major is an ancient volcanic plateau rich in iron and magnesium silicates.
Meridiani Planum: A plain near the Martian equator where the Opportunity rover discovered evidence of past water activity.
Discover even more Mars features with our interactive, high-resolution Mars map
Current position of Mars in Solar System
| Date | Thu, 6 February 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to Mars | 0.70707 AU (105,776,166km) |
| Elongation | 151° |
| Angular diameter | 13.2" |
| Magnitude | -1 |
Finder Chart for Mars
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| Object name | Mars |
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| Mars coordinates | 7.41122, 26.2105 |
| Center coordinates | 7.41122, 26.2105 |
Mars Passage Through Night
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Current position of Mars
| Time | 13:23 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Mars elevation | -15° |
| Mars Azimuth | -36° |
Here you can see the current position of the Mars on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Mars's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Mars
| Date | Fri, 7 February 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:25 |
| Twighlight end | 05:56 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 31m |
| Rise | 15:06 |
| Set | 06:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 22:42 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 07h 24m 26s", Dec: 26° 12' 47s |
| Magnitude | -1 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Mars, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Mars is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Mars is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.