If the sky is clear, don't miss the opportunity to contemplate Mars this Thursday evening

No need for a telescope. If the sky is clear where you live, it is possible to contemplate the planet Mars with the naked eye this Thursday, January 16 from France. The Red Planet is at an exceptionally close distance from Earth, 96 million kilometers (still), reports Science and life. The magazine emphasizes that this is an opportunity not to be missed since it will be necessary to wait around ten years for the next slot.

Why this opportunity? Well, because Mars is at opposition, that is to say it is aligned with the Sun and the Earth, and because the planet's light conditions are favorable.

For those who would like to enjoy the spectacle, simply use a sky map to locate Mars in the constellation Gemini. It will not be visible in such good conditions before 2035.