Mars at opposition

Name: Mars at opposition
Start: 2027-02-19
Location: Global, visible all night, in front of Leo the Lion

EarthSky: Mars at opposition, Friday, February 19, 2027, Global, visible all night, in front of Leo the Lion. Scheduled.

Mars reaches opposition on February 19, 2027, when Earth passes between Mars and the Sun and Mars is at its brightest for this roughly 26-month cycle, according to EarthSky. Mars is closest to Earth on February 20, 2027, at about 63 million miles (101 million km), and will appear 13.8 arcseconds wide at opposition.

Who’s involved

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Last updated 2026-10-28.