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Yes. On August 27, 2009, Mars will be a tiny red dot in the sky which will rise about 2 hours before sunrise, and be visible about 40 degrees above the eastern horizon at dawn.
If you're reading that "Mars will appear as big as the full moon!"... well, that was a hoax that gets sent out every year about this time, but it is not true. Mars will NEVER appear as big as the full Moon; Mars is 35 million miles away at the closest, and right now is closer to 120 million miles away.
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If you were on Mars can you see earth at midnight?
Yes, you can see Earth from Mars at midnight, just as we can see Mars from Earth. However, the visibility will depend on the relative positions of the planets in their orbits at that time. Earth will appear as a bright point of light in the night sky of Mars.
Can you ever see a crescent Mars?
No, you can't ever see a crescent Mars from Earth. Because Mars is farther from the sun than Earth is, there is no point at which less than half of Mars' illuminated size is facing Earth. In other words Mars will always appear as "full" or "gibbous."
What can the Hubble telescope see?
You can see Earth, Mars, the Moon and galaxies!
Does the earth's moon look bigger or smaller from Mars?
Without a telescope you probably couldn't see earth's moon from Mars.
Why is it easiest to see mars when it is closest to the earth?
Mars is brightest when it is closest to Earth due to its proximity and position in its orbit, making it easier to see in the night sky. This phenomenon occurs because the amount of sunlight reflecting off Mars is maximized when it is at its closest point to Earth.
How can you see mars when it doesn't give out light?
You see Mars the same way you see the other planets such as Jupiter or Venus; the same way that you see ANYTHING. Light from the Sun shines on all the planets just as it does on Earth, and the reflected light from Mars comes back to your eye here on Earth.
Can you see mars from earth how was it discovered?
Yes. You can see Mars from Earth. It was discovered by primitive people who watched the night sky and notice that some of the objects, later called planets, did not move with the stars.
If mars were to explode would you be able to see it from earth?
Yes. You would. Mars can be seen from Earth because it's so close to us. But if the whole planet were to blow up or explode, we would be able to see it. Whatever what the explosion would look like if it happens to Mars, then surly we could see it.
Are Mars moons observable from earth?
You would need a telescope to see the moons of Mars, Phobos and Diemos, since their apparent magnitudes are +11.3 and +12.4 respectively. But with a good telescope and good conditions you can see them from Earth.
Is Mars the only planet you can see from earth with your eyes?
No, Jupiter can also be seen by the human eye on earth.
Can you see the Milky Way from Mars?
Yes, it is possible to see the Milky Way from Mars. However, the view of the Milky Way from Mars may be different compared to Earth due to the thin atmosphere and lack of light pollution on Mars. Astronomers have even captured images of the Milky Way from Mars using rovers such as Curiosity.
What is the location of Mars?
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. Located between Earth and Jupiter. See related question for distance.
