Planet
Mars ♂
The red planet, coloured by iron oxide dust. Every 26 months it comes close to Earth at opposition and shines as bright as Jupiter for a few weeks.
| Diameter | 6,779 km |
|---|---|
| Mean distance from the Sun | 1.524 AU (228 mln km) |
| Rotation period | 24.62 h |
| Orbital period | 687.00 days |
| Known moons (2025) | 2 |
| Symbol | ♂ Astronomical symbols |
| Naked-eye visible | Yes |