All of this is a result of Mars Opposition — a specific alignment in the solar system where Earth will be directly between Mars and the sun. Mars Opposition happens about every two years, but this year is particularly noteworthy because it's the closest the red planet can get to Earth. But details will start to be visible Saturday night and throughout the days leading up to Oct. 13. Several students and volunteers will be sharing information on what the telescope is showing, and the images won't be limited to just those of planet Mars, either. Hyde encourages everyone to catch a glimpse in the next 10 days because it will be a decade and a half before Mars will be this visible again.

Source: CBC News October 04, 2020 00:56 UTC