by Jeffrey L. Hunt This morning bright Jupiter shines from about one-third of the way up in the southern sky. It is to the right of Saturn. Both planets are retrograding – an illusion that occurs each year as… Read More ›
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2020, October 13: Mars at Opposition
Mars is at opposition, October 13, 2020.
2018: Three Planets at Opposition in 79 Days
A Tri-Planet Opposition Year The three bright outer planets — Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn — appear at opposition during a span of 79 days during 2018. The opposition for bright Jupiter occurs on May 8, among the stars of Libra. … Read More ›