Red Planet rising: Mars can be seen from Singapore on Jan 16, weather permitting; a once in two years phenomenon

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SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): On Jan 16, those in Singapore will have the opportunity to witness Mars at its closest, brightest, and most vivid this year.

The Red Planet will be in opposition, an astronomical term, and this will allow skywatchers to view it from various parts of the world, including Singapore.