software map of mars in august 14, 2022 sky

A diagram of the night sky as it will appear on Aug. 14, 2022. (Image credit: Starry Night Software)

The red planet is about to rise.

It will be difficult to find Mars in the night sky for a few days. The upshot is that the planets are still visible in the dark.

Mars will be low on the eastern horizon after midnight. The planet is so red in the dark that it is hard to miss.

It will be close to the Pleiades, a cluster of shiny stars in the constellation Taurus. You may have other names for these objects.

Keep the tents warm and dry when sky watching.

If you have a low-power telescope or binoculars, you will be able to see the home of the Perseverance rover better. According to our August 2022 skywatching guide, Mars will increase in magnitude from +0 to +12 throughout August.

By the end of the month, Uranus will be visible in binoculars or telescopes, as well as Jupiter and the moon. The moon is visible all night long.

If you're looking for a telescope or binoculars with which to watch Mars, go to our guides for the best binoculars deals and the best telescope deals right now. If you want to prepare for the next skywatching sight on your own, you can use our best cameras andlenses.

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