From the September 2009 issue

Mars grows bright

November 2009: November witnesses the start of the biennial Mars observing fenzy.
By and | Published: September 28, 2009 | Last updated on May 18, 2023
November 2009 Mars finder chart
The Red Planet returns to prominence this month, rising before midnight and gleaming in the morning sky.
Astronomy: Roen Kelly

November witnesses the start of the biennial Mars observing frenzy. The Red Planet brightens noticeably and becomes a fine object for viewing through a telescope after midnight.