What's Mars' position?

[Violet]

Can anyone explain to me - noob :p - how Mars lies with regard to the Earth?

North, East,...?

It's because of the tilted position of the earth that I'm starting to doubt a few things in positioning. I know it changes too because they don't move at the same speed.

Thanks for helping me out.

[Setras]

http://dd.dynamicdiagrams.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/orrery_2006.swf

this is a great orrery you can set the date and time......

[ulli]

Can anyone explain to me - noob :p - how Mars lies with regard to the Earth?

North, East,...?

It's because of the tilted position of the earth that I'm starting to doubt a few things in positioning. I know it changes too because they don't move at the same speed.

Thanks for helping me out.

Mars is currently in Libra, conjunct Saturn....About 60 degrees behind the sun.
So most likely visible on the western horizon a few hours after sunset.


http://media.skyandtelescope.com/images/Webvic12_Aug13ev.jpg

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/ataglance/

[13th Warrior]

http://dd.dynamicdiagrams.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/orrery_2006.swf

this is a great orrery you can set the date and time......

I could access the page but, i cannot interact? Do you have to sign up or pay?

Here's another website that i use:

http://www.brightonastronomy.com/solarsystem.html#3D%20Solar%20System%20Simulator

[Setras]

http://dd.dynamicdiagrams.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/orrery_2006.swf

this is a great orrery you can set the date and time......

I could access the page but, i cannot interact? Do you have to sign up or pay?

Here's another website that i use:

http://www.brightonastronomy.com/solarsystem.html#3D%20Solar%20System%20Simulator

not that i know of..... i havent signed up to this site...

[Matisse]

Try this site to see the map of the sky depending on your location- http://www.astroviewer.com/index.php

[Kindred]

The movement of our Solar System is much more dynamic than what we've been taught - here's a great piece that describes the reality:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NH5yK3ZN54

In Unity, Peace and Love