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Pictures of Mars Mars is the only terrestrial planet easily imaged from Earth. It offers volcanoes, changing polar caps, clouds, and dust storms to the astro imager. 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Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Aug 30, 2014 143.4 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Jun 9, 2019 318.1 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 13 October 2020 Mars reaches 22.5" opposing just 6 weeks after perihelion, making this the fourth closest opposition from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 61 degrees with an zxial tilt of -20 degrees. Opposition occurred a month after the Northern Winter Solstice. Apr 25, 2020 171.5 days before opposition Jul 3, 2020 (2) 101.6 days before opposition Jul 2, 2020 (2) 102.6 days before opposition Jul 27, 2020 77.7 days before opposition Aug 8, 2020 (2) 65.6 days before opposition Jun 9, 2020 125.6 days before opposition Jul 31, 2020 (2) 73.6 days before opposition Sep 19, 2020 (7) 23.7 days before opposition Sep 28, 2020 (10) 14.7 days before opposition Sep 18, 2020 (7) 24.6 days before opposition Oct 16, 2020 (14) 3.2 days after opposition Oct 13, 2020 (10) 0.3 days after opposition Oct 10, 2020 (2) 2.8 days before opposition Oct 28, 2020 (14) 15.3 days after opposition Nov 14, 2020 (5) 32.2 days after opposition Nov 19, 2020 37.2 days after opposition Oct 5, 2020 (15) 7.7 days before opposition Oct 11, 2020 (14) 1.7 days before opposition Dec 5, 2020 53.2 days after opposition Dec 21, 2020 (6) 69.1 days after opposition Jan 17, 2021 (4) 96.1 days after opposition Jan 15, 2021 (3) 94.1 days after opposition Dec 20, 2020 (4) 68.2 days after opposition Dec 19, 2020 (4) 67.1 days after opposition Nov 25, 2020 (5) 43.2 days after opposition Nov 1, 2020 (15) 19.2 days after opposition Oct 30, 2020 (12) 17.2 days after opposition Oct 3, 2020 (19) 9.6 days before opposition Sep 30, 2020 (14) 12.7 days before opposition Sep 23, 2020 (8) 19.7 days before opposition Sep 22, 2020 (7) 20.7 days before opposition Sep 4, 2020 (4) 38.6 days before opposition Aug 26, 2020 (11) 47.6 days before opposition Aug 23, 2020 (4) 50.7 days before opposition Aug 11, 2020 (8) 62.6 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Nov 9, 2016 (4) 171.7 days after opposition Nov 10, 2016 (11) 172.6 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 29 January 2010 Mars reached 14.0", opposing 2 months before aphelion. It transited at 78 degrees. Axial tilt was 14 degrees and it was mid Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Sep 18, 2009 132.3 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Jun 1, 2018 (3) 54.5 days before opposition Sep 17, 2018 (2) 53.2 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Jun 16, 2016 (13) 25.8 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Sep 4, 2003 (2) 7.6 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Sep 15, 2018 (2) 51.2 days after opposition Oct 21, 2018 (2) 87.1 days after opposition Jul 4, 2018 (3) 21.6 days before opposition Sep 14, 2018 50.2 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Jul 22, 2016 (5) 61.8 days after opposition Jul 21, 2016 (5) 60.8 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Sep 13, 2018 (3) 49.2 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Sep 3, 2003 6.6 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Mar 15, 2014 (2) 23.5 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Sep 12, 2018 (2) 48.2 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Sep 29, 2016 130.7 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Sep 9, 2018 45.1 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Oct 16, 2013 (4) 173.4 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Sep 8, 2018 (2) 44.2 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Apr 14, 2014 (2) 6.3 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 29 January 2010 Mars reached 14.0", opposing 2 months before aphelion. It transited at 78 degrees. Axial tilt was 14 degrees and it was mid Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Mar 11, 2010 (9) 41.4 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Aug 26, 2003 (2) 1.5 days before opposition Aug 23, 2003 4.5 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Jun 8, 2016 (18) 17.8 days after opposition Sep 24, 2016 (5) 125.7 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Aug 1, 2018 6.3 days after opposition Sep 7, 2018 (3) 43.2 days after opposition Sep 6, 2018 42.2 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Aug 27, 2003 (3) 0.4 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Sep 23, 2016 124.7 days after opposition Jun 4, 2016 (21) 13.8 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Jul 30, 2018 (3) 4.3 days after opposition Oct 9, 2018 (2) 75.2 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Aug 15, 2016 (4) 85.7 days after opposition Jun 3, 2016 (7) 12.9 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Sep 25, 2003 28.5 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Jul 28, 2018 (2) 2.3 days after opposition Apr 9, 2018 107.5 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Apr 6, 2014 (12) 1.6 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Aug 30, 2018 (2) 35.2 days after opposition May 13, 2018 (5) 73.5 days before opposition Aug 29, 2018 34.2 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Aug 10, 2016 80.7 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 29 January 2010 Mars reached 14.0", opposing 2 months before aphelion. It transited at 78 degrees. Axial tilt was 14 degrees and it was mid Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Apr 7, 2010 68.4 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Sep 21, 2003 24.5 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Mar 16, 2016 (11) 66.0 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Jul 22, 2018 (3) 3.7 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 7 December 2022 Mars reaches 17.2" and transits at 81 degrees, with an axial tilt of -5 degrees. At exactly opposition, Mars was occulted by the Moon. Opposition occurred a few weeks before Northern Spring Equinox. Sep 27, 2022 70.8 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Oct 20, 2003 53.3 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Jul 23, 2014 106.3 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Sep 15, 2003 18.4 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Jul 20, 2018 (2) 5.6 days before opposition Sep 29, 2018 (2) 65.2 days after opposition Aug 23, 2018 28.2 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Oct 17, 2003 50.3 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Mar 30, 2014 (21) 8.6 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Aug 22, 2018 27.2 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Nov 1, 2013 157.5 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 7 November 2005 Mars reached 19.9", opposing 3.5 months after perihelion. It transited at 72 degrees. Axial tilt was -15 degrees and it was mid-Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Aug 21, 2005 76.9 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. May 4, 2018 (6) 82.5 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. May 3, 2014 (40) 25.3 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Jun 7, 2018 48.6 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Nov 18, 2003 82.4 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Aug 18, 2018 23.2 days after opposition Jul 13, 2018 (3) 12.6 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 29 January 2010 Mars reached 14.0", opposing 2 months before aphelion. It transited at 78 degrees. Axial tilt was 14 degrees and it was mid Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. May 3, 2010 94.4 days after opposition Feb 15, 2010 (11) 17.4 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Sep 23, 2013 196.4 days before opposition Mars Opposition - 28 August 2003 At this historically close opposition occurring just 2 days before perihelion, Mars reached 25.1". It transited at 40 degrees. Axial tilt was -18 degrees and Northern Winter Solstice occurred a month later. Sep 8, 2003 11.5 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Apr 28, 2014 (5) 20.3 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Oct 27, 2018 (2) 93.1 days after opposition Sep 21, 2018 57.2 days after opposition Oct 26, 2018 (2) 92.1 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Jul 26, 2016 (9) 65.7 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 27 July 2018 Mars spans 24.3" opposing 2 months before perihelion, making this the third closest encounter from 2000 - 2050 AD. Mars transited at 30 degrees and was tilted -10 degrees and the Northern Hemisphere was in mid-autumn. This opposition was marked by a global dust storm. Aug 14, 2018 19.3 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 22 May 2016 Mars reaches 18.5" and transits at 34 degrees. Axial tilt was 10 degrees and it was late summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Jun 19, 2016 (6) 28.8 days after opposition Mars Opposition - 8 April 2014 Mars reached 15.0" and transited at 51 degrees, occurring 3 months after aphelion. Axial tilt was 21 degrees and it was early summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Feb 13, 2014 53.4 days before opposition

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