Mars Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Mars right now?
Mars visibility on 2026-09-01
Mars rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Mars transit | 07:25 | 76° |
| Mars set | 14:42 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:09 | -29° |
Moonrise, 84.2% illuminated  | 19:16 | -29° |
| Mars rise | 00:08 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:07 | 34° |
| Twilight end | 03:40 | 41° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:11 | 47° |
| Sunrise | 04:39 | 52° |
| Moonset | 09:29 | 59° |
Track Mars Position Throughout the Night
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Mars Moon Positions
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.
Amazonis Planitia: A vast plain in the northern hemisphere, known for its smooth surface and relatively young geological features.
Tharsis Montes: A volcanic plateau hosting three large shield volcanoes—Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons, and Ascraeus Mons—each towering over 14 km high.
Olympus Mons: The tallest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons stands about 22 km high and spans 600 km in diameter.
Discover even more Martian features with our interactive, high-resolution Mars map
Upcoming Events
| Time | Description | Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| 11 January 2027 | Retrograde motion of Mars begins | Leo |
| 20 February 2027 | Mars is at opposition | Leo |
| 2 April 2027 | Retrograde motion of Mars ends | Leo |
Current position in the Solar System: Mars
| Date | Tue, 1 September 2026 |
| Distance from Earth | 1.85 AU (276,756,061km) |
| Elongation | 55° |
| Angular diameter | 5.1" |
| Magnitude | 1.2 |
Finder Chart for Mars
| Object name | Mars |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| Mars coordinates | 6.96433, 23.30592 |
| Center coordinates | 6.96433, 23.30592 |
Mars Passage Through Night
Current position of Mars
| Time | 10:03 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 54° |
| Azimuth | 259° |
Annual motion of Mars
Mars does not become observable from your location during the coming year.
| Date | Tue, 1 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:04 |
| Twilight end | 03:00 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 56m |
| Rise | 00:07 |
| Set | 14:38 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 07:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 58m 25s", Dec: 23° 17' 45s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Mars
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.96433° |
| Declination | 23.30592° |
| Magnitude | 1.3 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 53.5° |
| Azimuth | 258.8° |
Basic Properties
| Mass, kg | 6.4171E+23 |
| Mean density, g/cm³ | 3.933(5+-4) |
Orbit
| Orbital period, days | 686.98 |
Rotation
| Sidereal rotation period, days | 24.622962 hr |
| Mean solar day, days | 88775.24415 s |
Surface and Atmosphere
| Surface gravity, m/s² | 3.71 |
| Escape velocity, km/s | 5.027 |
| Surface pressure, bar | 0.0056 |
| Mean temperature, K | 210 |
Brightness
| Visual magnitude V(1,0) | -1.52 |
Data Acknowledgment
Solar-system physical and orbital parameters are provided by the Solar System OpenData API , maintained by Le Système Solaire. We thank its contributors for making these open data available.