Mars is bigger and brighter this weekend than it will be all year. Here’s how to see it

Mars will make its closest approach to Earth this weekend while rising to its highest point in the night sky.

On Sunday (Jan. 12), the Red Planet will make its close approach of Earth at 8:32 a.m. EST (13:32 GMT). This event, known as perigee, causes Mars to appear bigger and brighter in the sky than usual, offering skywatchers an excellent viewing opportunity, according to In-the-Sky.org.