Mars Oppositions

Every upcoming opposition of Mars through 2028, with exact times in UTC.

Mars reaches opposition on February 19, 2027, shining at magnitude −1.2 in Leo, 0.68 AU from Earth and visible all night.

Date (UTC) Event Details Mag Constellation
Feb 19, 2027 Opposition 0.68 AU −1.2 Leo
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Oppositions and greatest elongations are computed with astronomy-engine, a high-precision ephemeris. Distance, magnitude and constellation are for each event's exact moment. All dates and times are UTC.