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Mars opposition: How to watch the red planet shine super bright Tuesday – CNET

It’s a beautiful month for Mars watching as the planet camps out opposite the sun on Oct. 13.

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Mars will bright and beautiful in the October 2020 night sky.
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October 2020 is all about the glory of Mars as the glimmering red planet puts on a show in the night sky. We passed Mars’ close approach to Earth on Oct. 6 and now we can look forward to Mars being in opposition Tuesday night. 
Spotting Mars
Mars has a reputation as the “red” planet, but its color in the night sky is a little more on the Halloween side of the spectrum. It appears as a bright orange-red dot to the naked eye, l…

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