(Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) The opposition of Mars is the only time 100% of the planet's disk is lit up by the sun, meaning a “full Mars” was visible close to the full moon during ...

The tilt of Mars on its axis means the part of the planet that will be visible from Earth is its northern hemisphere. From 12–16 January will be the best time ... much clearer picture of the ...

Why it's so special: These odd, fan-like features on the surface of Mars are geysers of gas and dust near the planet's south pole that are visible only in springtime on the Red Planet. This image ...

Due to its wonky elliptical orbit, a 'Mars opposition' happens roughly every 27 months, and offers the best view of the Red Planet. Mars will reach ‘opposition’ with Earth on Thursday, meaning that ...

Related: Giant 'kidney beans' spotted in Mars satellite images could point to signs of water and life Not knowing Mars' REB has also prevented researchers from gaining a better understanding of the ...