- This event has passed.
Martian Opposition
January 15 @ 8:00 pm - January 16 @ 12:00 am
No viewing will be attempted. HRPO will close by at least 10pm.
The Red Planet rises as the Sun sets. Weather permitting, viewing of Mars will take place during this special event that takes over two years to repeat! The waning gibbous Moon, Jupiter and Uranus will be available. [For ages six and older. No admission fee. Binocular recommended.]
NOAA Forecast (Bad): precipitation potential 32%, sky cover 88%, relative humidity 82%, temperature 10C, wind N 3 km/h