This week has already given us anaurora borealisand thePerseids meteor shower.
However, Mars will appear to be floating in front of and to the left of Jupiter.
In the eastern or northeastern sky depending on your location and what time you look.
When is the best time to view Mars and Jupiter?
The two planets should rise above the horizon a little after midnight in most parts of the US.
Tuesday night into Wednesday morning is the night at which the two planets will be the closest together.
Thus, you should be able to see the two planets reasonably close together for a few days.
After that, they’ll get farther and farther part over the coming weeks.
The two planets will be plainly visible as long as there isn’t too much light pollution.
However, since they are so close together, a telescope or binoculars may help you see them better.
The two get together about once every couple of years.
