Mars and Saturn Conjunction
March 25, 2022
Saturn and Mars will be in conjunction on April 4 and 5 at 12:30 UTC (April 4 and 5 at 05:30 AM PDT).  The conjunction is so tight the planets are separated by 0.4 degrees and may give the illusion of a single point of light to the naked eye.  This conjunction will be striking as both planets hold similar magnitude (Saturn +0.9, Mars +1.0), but with a contrast in colors.  Although this conjunction spans over two days, you will see two different views on both days. Saturn will flip positions with Mars on April 5.  We have a bonus for the Pacific Time Zone as Venus and Jupiter will join Saturn and Mars in the sky before the Sun rises around 06:20 AM PDT.
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Both Saturn and Mars will be visible to the naked eye and can be seen when observing through a telescope or binocular. Observe each planet individually with the help of our guides.
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The planets will be closest on April 4th and 5th at 12:30 UTC. But what about in your time zone?
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