Mars
Best time to see: 1 January, 21:54 UT
Altitude: 62°
Location: Taurus
Direction: South
Features: Albedo markings, polar caps, weather
Recommended equipment: 75mm or larger
Mars was at opposition on 8 December 2022 and remains bright, prominent and beautiful to observe through a telescope. However, things are changing and not for the better. Mars is currently in Taurus, shining at mag. -1.2 on 1 January, a bright orange beacon to the west of the Pleiades open star cluster.
Through the eyepiece it shows