Every twenty-six months or so, Mars makes a bright appearance in our early evening sky. The Red Planet can be found climbing above the eastern horizon two hours after sunset. It is the brightest object in that part of the sky, almost matching Sirius, which shines in the south. During the next three months, Mars slowly moves westward through the constellation Leo, towards its bright star Regulus. After the middle of April, it reverses its apparent direction and begins moving away from Regulus.
Find the time to spot Mars as it marches through Leo!
Such is our view from Earth...
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