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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 189.8 Sol Number: 389 Change is +.5 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 189.3 Previous Sol: 388
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 216,117,772 km Difference -158327
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 216,276,099 km Difference -201239
Sol 389 is in Month 14 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 14 extends from Sol 363 through 390. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 14
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 389 is Friday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 14 of 24: Second month of the 3rd Quarter and 2nd Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 190.4 Sol Number: 390 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 189.8 Previous Sol: 389
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 215,949,580 km Difference -168192
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 216,117,772 km Difference -158327
Sol 390 is in Month 14 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 14 extends from Sol 363 through 390. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 14
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 390 is Saturiday in the Proposed calendar for Mars. <<== This is the last day of Month 14
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 14 of 24: Second month of the 3rd Quarter and 2nd Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 191.0 Sol Number: 391 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 190.4 Previous Sol: 390
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 215,755,928 km Difference -193652
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 215,949,580 km Difference -168192
Sol 391 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 14
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 391 is Sunday in the Proposed calendar for Mars. <<== This is the first day of Month 15
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 191.6 Sol Number: 392 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 191.0 Previous Sol: 391
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 215,592,874 km Difference -163054
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 215,755,928 km Difference -193652
Sol 392 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 14
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 392 is Monday in the Proposed calendar for Mars. <<== This is the first week of Month 15
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 192.2 Sol Number: 393 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 191.6 Previous Sol: 392
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 215,435,433 km Difference -157441
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 215,592,874 km Difference -163054
Sol 393 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 14
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 393 is Tuesday in the Proposed calendar for Mars. <<== This is the first week of Month 15
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 192.7 Sol Number: 394 Change is +.5 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 192.2 Previous Sol: 393
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 215,291,706 km Dufference -143727
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 215,435,433 km Difference -157441
Sol 394 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 14
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 394 is Wednesday in the Proposed calendar for Mars. <<== This is the first week of Month 15
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 193.3 Sol Number: 395 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 192.7 Previous Sol: 394
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 215,100,730 km Difference -190976
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 215,291,706 km Dufference -143727
Sol 395 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 14
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 395 is Thursday in the Proposed calendar for Mars. <<== This is the first week of Month 15
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 193.9 Sol Number: 396 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 193.3 Previous Sol: 395
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 214,948,339 km Difference -152391
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 215,100,730 km Difference -190976
Sol 396 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 14
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 396 is Friday in the Proposed calendar for Mars. <<== This is the first week of Month 15
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 194.5 Sol Number: 397 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 193.9 Previous Sol: 396
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 214,782,943 km Difference -165396
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 214,948,339 km Difference -152391
Sol 397 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 397 is Saturday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 195.1 Sol Number: 398 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 194.5 Previous Sol: 397
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 214,614,055 km Difference -168888
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 214,782,943 km Difference -165396
Reference star: HIP 107861
Sol 398 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 398 is Sunday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 195.7 Sol Number: 399 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 195.1 Previous Sol: 398
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 214,463,209 km Difference -150846
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 214,614,055 km Difference -168888
Reference star: TWC 5801
Sol 399 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 399 is Monday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
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The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 196.3 Sol Number: 400 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 195.7 Previous Sol: 399
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 214,297,496 km Difference -165713
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 214,463,209 km Difference -150846
Reference star: TWC 5801-836-1
Sol 400 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 400 is Tuesday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 196.9 Sol Number: 401 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 196.3 Previous Sol: 400
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 214,158,423 km Difference -139073
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 214,297,496 km Difference -165713
Reference star: TWC 5808-522-1
Sol 401 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 401 is Wednesday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 197.5 Sol Number: 402 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 196.9 Previous Sol: 401
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 213,983,608 km Difference -174815
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 214,158,423 km Difference -139073
Reference star: HIP 108649
Sol 402 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 402 is Thursday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 198.0 Sol Number: 403 Change is +.5 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 197.5 Previous Sol: 402
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 213,825,934 km Difference -157674
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 213,983,608 km Difference -174815
Reference star: None
Sol 403 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 403 is Friday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 198.6 Sol Number: 404 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 198.0 Previous Sol: 403
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 213,670,593 km Difference -154900
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 213,825,934 km Difference -157674
Reference star: None
Sol 404 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 404 is Saturday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 199.2 Sol Number: 405 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 198.6 Previous Sol: 404
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 213,483,073 km Difference -187520
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 213,670,593 km Difference -154900
Reference star: HIP 109316 Immediately above Mars
Sol 405 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 405 is Sunday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 199.8 Sol Number: 406 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 199.2 Previous Sol: 405
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 213,363,890 km Difference -119183
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 213,483,073 km Difference -187520
Reference star: None
Sol 406 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 406 is Monday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 200.4 Sol Number: 407 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 199.8 Previous Sol: 406
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 213,197,338 km Difference -166552
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 213,363,890 km Difference -119183
Reference star: None
Sol 407 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 407 is Tuesday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 201.0 Sol Number: 408 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 200.4 Previous Sol: 407
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 213,082,952 km Difference -114386
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 213,197,338 km Difference -166552
Reference star: TYC 5809-8-1 Note HIP 110000 Magnitude 5.23
Sol 408 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 408 is Wednesday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 201.6 Sol Number: 409 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 201.0 Previous Sol: 408
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 212,915,935 km Difference -166718
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 213,082,952 km Difference -114386
Reference star: TYC 5807-124-1
Sol 409 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 409 is Thursday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 202.2 Sol Number: 410 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 201.6 Previous Sol: 409
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 212,766,659 km Difference -149276
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 212,915,935 km Difference -166718
Reference star: TYC 5807-148-1
Sol 410 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 410 is Friday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 202.8 Sol Number: 411 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 202.2 Previous Sol: 410
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 212,631,082 km Difference -135577
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 212,766,659 km Difference -149276
Reference star: TYC 5807-435-1
Sol 411 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 411 is Saturday in the Proposed calendar for Mars.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in May on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 203.4 Sol Number: 411 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 202.8 Previous Sol: 411 <<== This is a Skip Day! The longer Mars Sol has accumulated 24 hours over the past month +
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 212,481,659 km Difference -149423
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 212,631,082 km Difference -135577
Reference star: HIP 110902
Sol 411 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 411 is Saturday in the Proposed calendar for Mars. <<== This was a Skip Day! 24 hours have accumulated since April 4th.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in June on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
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Today on Mars: <<-- Days of the week are out of alignment with those on Earth due to the longer Martian Day. September 2020 next alignment estimate.
Per http://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/mars/tim … _time.html
Martian Year: 35 Martian Month in 12 month format: 7
Solar Longitude: 204.0 Sol Number: 412 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Must average .56+ to complete orbit in 668 Sols
Previous SL: 203.4 Previous Sol: 411 <<== This was a Skip Day! The longer Mars Sol has accumulated 24 hours over the past month +
Note that Solar Longitude measurement varies as a function of location in orbit.
Note#2: https://theskylive.com/mars-tracker This web site shows the astronomical position of Mars.
Note: The difference in kilometers shown below is NOT computed at the same time every Earth day.
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by this web site in kilometers: 212,326,741 km Difference -154918
Previous distance of Mars from the Sun in the previous report in km: 212,481,659 km Difference -149423
Reference star: TYC 5814-246-1 Magnitude: 11.94
Sol 412 is in Month 15 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 15 extends from Sol 391 through 418. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 15
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 412 is Sunday in the Proposed calendar for Mars. <<== This was a Skip Day! 24 hours have accumulated since April 4th.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in June on Earth. A Skip Day occurs when the longer Mars Sol reaches 24 Earth hours.
For those who may be following this proposed calendar closely, there exists a "feature" I had not anticipated.
Days of the week fall behind Earth due to the longer Sol, but they gain when Friday is omitted at the end of a Quarter
For current weather on Mars at Insight location, see:
https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/weather/
Per SpaceNut: Here is another web page by NASA containing the latest news releases
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/?page=0&per_ … ope=Latest
All forum members are invited to post significant events for this day.
Events of interest will be ON Mars, or relate to Mars. Examples are launches, landings, discoveries
Recruiting text may be found in this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 15 of 24: Third month of the 3rd Quarter and Second Half
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