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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: 9
Solar Longitude: 256.4 Sol Number: 494 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 255.8 Previous Sol: 493
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,741,857 km Difference is +17920 <<= 779 km/hour at 8.6 on 8/12
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,723,937 km Difference is +17946 <<= 690 km/hour at 9.6 on 8/11
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,705,991 km Difference is +13745 <<= 598 km/hour at 7.6 on 8/10
Reference object: Star TYC 34-686-1 Magnitude 10.62 just below path more than 24 hours ahead
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Sol 494 is in Month 18 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 18 extends from Sol 475 through 501. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 27 days in Month 18
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 494 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 September 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 18 of 24: Last month of Quarter 3 << There are 27 days in Month 18 <<== Proposed name: Perihelion
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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: 9
Solar Longitude: 257.7 Sol Number: 496 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 257.1 Previous Sol: 495
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,784,000 km Difference is +21333 <<= 957 km/hour at 6.9 on 8/14
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,762,667 km Difference is +20810 <<= 867 km/hour at 8.6 on 8/13
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,741,857 km Difference is +17920 <<= 779 km/hour at 8.6 on 8/12
Reference object: Star TYC 34-799-1 Magnitude 12.57 in path > 24 hours ahead <<== The star was close to Mars on 2020/08/15 Earth Time
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Sol 496 is in Month 18 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 18 extends from Sol 475 through 501. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 27 days in Month 18
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 496 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 September 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 18 of 24: Last month of Quarter 3 << There are 27 days in Month 18 <<== Proposed name: Perihelion
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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: 9
Solar Longitude: 258.3 Sol Number: 497 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 257.7 Previous Sol: 496
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,811,729 km Difference is +27729 <<= 1046 km/hour at 9.4 on 8/15
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,784,000 km Difference is +21333 <<== 957 km/hour at 6.9 on 8/14
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,762,667 km Difference is +20810 <<== 867 km/hour at 8.6 on 8/13
Reference object: Star TYC 34-671-1 Magnitude 10.03 22 hours ahead and in path
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Sol 497 is in Month 18 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 18 extends from Sol 475 through 501. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 27 days in Month 18
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 497 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 September 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 18 of 24: Last month of Quarter 3 << There are 27 days in Month 18 <<== Proposed name: Perihelion
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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: 9
Solar Longitude: 259.0 Sol Number: 498 Change is +.7 degrees
Previous SL: 258.3 Previous Sol: 497
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,837,493 km Difference is +25773 <<= 1135 km/hour at 8.1 on 8/16
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,811,729 km Difference is +27729 <<= 1046 km/hour at 9.4 on 8/15
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,784,000 km Difference is +21333 <<== 957 km/hour at 6.9 on 8/14
Reference object: Star TYC 34-654-1 Magnitude 8.82 24+ hours ahead and just above path
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 498 is in Month 18 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 18 extends from Sol 475 through 501. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 27 days in Month 18
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 498 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 September 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 18 of 24: Last month of Quarter 3 << There are 27 days in Month 18 <<== Proposed name: Perihelion
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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: 9
Solar Longitude: 259.6 Sol Number: 499 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 259.0 Previous Sol: 498
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,869,559 km Difference is +32072 <<= 1229 km/hour at 10.2 on 8/17
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,837,493 km Difference is +25773 <<= 1135 km/hour at 8.1 on 8/16
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,811,729 km Difference is +27729 <<= 1046 km/hour at 9.4 on 8/15
Reference object: Star HIP 7532 Magnitude 8.13 More than 24 hours ahead and just below path.
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Sol 499 is in Month 18 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 18 extends from Sol 475 through 501. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 27 days in Month 18
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 499 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 September 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 18 of 24: Last month of Quarter 3 << There are 27 days in Month 18 <<== Proposed name: Perihelion
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 260.2 Sol Number: 500 Change is +.6 degrees <<== Round number Sol
Previous SL: 259.6 Previous Sol: 499
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,899,575 km Difference is +30023 <<= 1323 km/hour at 8.9 on 8/18
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,869,559 km Difference is +32072 <<= 1229 km/hour at 10.2 on 8/17
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,837,493 km Difference is +25773 <<= 1135 km/hour at 8.1 on 8/16
Reference object: Star HIP 7532 Magnitude 8.13 Just ahead and just below. Will follow for another day.
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Sol 500 is in Month 18 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 18 extends from Sol 475 through 501. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 27 days in Month 18
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 500 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 September 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 18 of 24: Last month of Quarter 3 << There are 27 days in Month 18 <<== Proposed name: Perihelion
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 260.9 Sol Number: 501 Change is +.7 degrees
Previous SL: 260.2 Previous Sol: 500
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,935,410 km Difference is +35849 <<= 1406 km/hour at 10.4 on 8/19
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,899,575 km Difference is +30023 <<= 1323 km/hour at 8.9 on 8/18
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,869,559 km Difference is +32072 <<= 1229 km/hour at 10.2 on 8/17
Reference object: Star TYC 34-684-1 Magnitude 12.02 Well ahead and near to path. Should be good for two days.
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Sol 501 is in Month 18 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 18 extends from Sol 475 through 501. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 27 days in Month 18
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 501 is Saturday in the Proposed calendar for Mars. <<== Friday was skipped this month. It is the last month in a quarter.
The Next New Year's on Mars will occur when Solar Longitude reaches 360 degrees.
The next Skip Day will occur in September 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 18 of 24: Last month of Quarter 3 << There are 27 days in Month 18 <<== Proposed name: Perihelion
Last edited by tahanson43206 (2020-08-20 07:43:52)
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 261.5 Sol Number: 502 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 260.9 Previous Sol: 501
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,970,199 km Difference is +34796 <<= 1493 km/hour at 9.7 on 8/20
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,935,410 km Difference is +35849 <<= 1406 km/hour at 10.4 on 8/19
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,899,575 km Difference is +30023 <<= 1323 km/hour at 8.9 on 8/18
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry.
Reference object: Star TYC 34-684-1 Magnitude 12.02 Well ahead and near to path. Should be good for two days. <<== Still ahead on 2020/08/20
Note: Galaxy NGC 645 is near enough to have a distinctive shape. Magnitude is given as 13.50. Below path and about 24 hours ahead.
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Sol 502 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 502 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
Last edited by tahanson43206 (2020-08-24 06:09:08)
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 262.1 Sol Number: 503 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 261.5 Previous Sol: 502
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,006,893 km Difference is +36702 <<= 1589 km/hour at 8.8 on 8/21
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,970,199 km Difference is +34796 <<= 1493 km/hour at 9.7 on 8/20
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,935,410 km Difference is +35849 <<= 1406 km/hour at 10.4 on 8/19
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry.
Reference object: Star TYC 34-684-1 Magnitude 12.02 Well ahead and near to path. Should be good for three days. <<== Just behind on 2020/08/21
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 503 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 503 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
Last edited by tahanson43206 (2020-08-24 06:08:37)
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 262.8 Sol Number: 504 Change is +.7 degrees
Previous SL: 262.1 Previous Sol: 503
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,049,965 km Difference is +43081 <<= 1670 km/hour at 10.6 on 8/22
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,006,893 km Difference is +36702 <<= 1589 km/hour at 8.8 on 8/21
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 206,970,199 km Difference is +34796 <<= 1493 km/hour at 9.7 on 8/20
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-202-1 Magnitude 7.87 (bright!) About 12 hours ahead and just above path.
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 504 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 504 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
Last edited by tahanson43206 (2020-08-24 06:07:59)
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 263.4 Sol Number: 505 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 262.8 Previous Sol: 504
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,089,342 km Difference is +39391 <<= 1776 km/hour at 8.9 on 8/23
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,049,965 km Difference is +43081 <<= 1670 km/hour at 10.6 on 8/22
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,006,893 km Difference is +36702 <<= 1589 km/hour at 8.8 on 8/21
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-32-1 Magnitude 10.68 About 15 hours ahead and just above path.
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 505 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 505 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 264.0 Sol Number: 506 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 263.4 Previous Sol: 505
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,131,978 km Difference is +42671 <<= 1839 km/hour at 8.1 on 8/24
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,089,342 km Difference is +39391 <<= 1776 km/hour at 8.9 on 8/23
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,049,965 km Difference is +43081 <<= 1670 km/hour at 10.6 on 8/22
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-1029-1 Magnitude 12.48 Should be good for two days. Just below path.
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 506 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 506 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 September 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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 264.7 Sol Number: 507 Change is +.7 degrees
Previous SL: 264.0 Previous Sol: 506
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,180,237 km Difference is +48268 <<= 1938 km/hour at 9.0 on 8/25
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,131,978 km Difference is +42671 <<= 1839 km/hour at 8.1 on 8/24
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,089,342 km Difference is +39391 <<= 1776 km/hour at 8.9 on 8/23
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-1029-1 Magnitude 12.48 Should be good for two days. Just below path. Extending to Day 2 - still ahead.
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 507 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 507 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 265.3 Sol Number: 508 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 264.7 Previous Sol: 507
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,229,621 km Difference is +49401 <<= 2016 km/hour at 9.5 on 8/26
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,180,237 km Difference is +48268 <<= 1938 km/hour at 9.0 on 8/25
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,131,978 km Difference is +42671 <<= 1839 km/hour at 8.1 on 8/24
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-1029-1 Magnitude 12.48 Should be good for two days. Just below path. Extending to Day 3 - still ahead.
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 508 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 508 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 265.9 Sol Number: 509 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 265.3 Previous Sol: 508
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,280,086 km Difference is +50465 <<= 2112 km/hour at 9.4 on 8/27
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,229,621 km Difference is +49401 <<= 2016 km/hour at 9.5 on 8/26
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,180,237 km Difference is +48268 <<= 1938 km/hour at 9.0 on 8/25
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Galaxy in path: UGC 1239 Magnitude 14.80 RA 1h 46 m Expect two days
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 509 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 509 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 266.6 Sol Number: 510 Change is +.7 degrees
Previous SL: 265.9 Previous Sol: 509
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,328,204 km Difference is +48131 <<= 2188 km/hour at 7.4 on 8/28
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,280,086 km Difference is +50465 <<= 2112 km/hour at 9.4 on 8/27
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,229,621 km Difference is +49401 <<= 2016 km/hour at 9.5 on 8/26
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Galaxy in path: UGC 1239 Magnitude 14.80 RA 1h 46 m Expect three days. Day 1 check
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 510 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 510 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month should be changing soon.
Solar Longitude: 267.2 Sol Number: 511 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 266.6 Previous Sol: 510
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,384,765 km Difference is +56572 <<= 2281 km/hour at 8.2 on 8/29
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,328,204 km Difference is +48131 <<= 2188 km/hour at 7.4 on 8/28
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,280,086 km Difference is +50465 <<= 2112 km/hour at 9.4 on 8/27
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Galaxy in path: UGC 1239 Magnitude 14.80 RA 1h 46 m Expect three days. Day 1 check Day 2 at Mars
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 511 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 511 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month may increment when longitude reaches 270 degrees
Solar Longitude: 267.8 Sol Number: 512 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 267.2 Previous Sol: 511
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,441,678 km Difference is +56931 <<= 2362 km/hour at 8.3 on 8/30
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,384,765 km Difference is +56572 <<= 2281 km/hour at 8.2 on 8/29
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,328,204 km Difference is +48131 <<= 2188 km/hour at 7.4 on 8/28
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Galaxy in path: UGC 1239 Magnitude 14.80 RA 1h 46 m Expect three days. Day 1 check Day 2 check just past Mars
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 512 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 512 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month will increment when longitude reaches 270 degrees
Solar Longitude: 268.5 Sol Number: 513 Change is +.7 degrees
Previous SL: 267.8 Previous Sol: 512
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,500,526 km Difference is +59256 <<= 2449 km/hour at 8.5 on 8/31
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,441,678 km Difference is +56931 <<= 2362 km/hour at 8.3 on 8/30
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,384,765 km Difference is +56572 <<= 2281 km/hour at 8.2 on 8/29
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-499-1 Magnitude 10.86 Above Mars Day 0 +54 hours Should be good for three days
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 513 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 513 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 September 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 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month will increment when longitude reaches 270 degrees (two days out)
Solar Longitude: 269.1 Sol Number: 514 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 268.5 Previous Sol: 513
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,564,348 km Difference is +63834 <<= 2553 km/hour at 9.5 on 9/01
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,500,526 km Difference is +59256 <<= 2449 km/hour at 8.5 on 8/31
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,441,678 km Difference is +56931 <<= 2362 km/hour at 8.3 on 8/30
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-499-1 Magnitude 10.86 Above Mars Day 0 +54 hours Day 1 +45 hours
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 514 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 514 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 September 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 at the bottom of this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 9 <<== The Astronomical month will increment when longitude reaches 270 degrees (tomorrow)
Solar Longitude: 269.7 Sol Number: 515 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 269.1 Previous Sol: 514
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,625,181 km Difference is +60849 <<= 2612 km/hour at 8.7 on 9/02
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,564,348 km Difference is +63834 <<= 2553 km/hour at 9.5 on 9/01
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,500,526 km Difference is +59256 <<= 2449 km/hour at 8.5 on 8/31
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-499-1 Magnitude 10.86 Above Mars Day 0 +54 hours Day 1 +45 hours Day 2 +24 hours
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 515 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 515 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 September 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 at the bottom of 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: 10 <<== The Astronomical month will increment when longitude reaches 300 degrees
Solar Longitude: 270.3 Sol Number: 516 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 269.7 Previous Sol: 515
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,692,950 km Difference is +67780 <<= 2711 km/hour at 9.7 on 9/03
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,625,181 km Difference is +60849 <<= 2612 km/hour at 8.7 on 9/02
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,564,348 km Difference is +63834 <<= 2553 km/hour at 9.5 on 9/01
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-499-1 Magnitude 10.86 Above Mars Day 0 +54 hours Day 1 +45 hours Day 2 +24 hours Day 3 at Mars
Reference object: Star TYC 35-187-1 Magnitude 10.45 Day 0 +100 hours
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 516 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 516 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 September 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 at the bottom of this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 10 <<== The Astronomical month will increment when longitude reaches 300 degrees
Solar Longitude: 271.0 Sol Number: 517 Change is +.7 degrees
Previous SL: 270.3 Previous Sol: 516
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,750,330 km Difference is +57382 <<= 2785 km/hour at 6.3 on 9/04
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,692,950 km Difference is +67780 <<= 2711 km/hour at 9.7 on 9/03
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,625,181 km Difference is +60849 <<= 2612 km/hour at 8.7 on 9/02
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-499-1 Magnitude 10.86 Above Mars Day 0 +54 hours Day 1 +45 hours Day 2 +24 hours Day 3 at Mars Day 4 past Mars
Reference object: Star TYC 35-187-1 Magnitude 10.45 Day 0 +100 hours Day 1 +94 hours
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 517 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 517 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 September 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 at the bottom of this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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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: 10 <<== The Astronomical month will increment when longitude reaches 300 degrees
Solar Longitude: 271.6 Sol Number: 518 Change is +.6 degrees
Previous SL: 271.0 Previous Sol: 517
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,830,343 km Difference is +80084 <<= 2860 km/hour at 10.3 on 9/05
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,750,330 km Difference is +57382 <<= 2785 km/hour at 6.3 on 9/04
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,692,950 km Difference is +67780 <<= 2711 km/hour at 9.7 on 9/03
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-187-1 Magnitude 10.45 In Path Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 +107 hours
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 518 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 518 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 September 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 at the bottom of 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: 10 <<== The Astronomical month will increment when longitude reaches 300 degrees
Solar Longitude: 272.2 Sol Number: 519 Change is +.6 degrees <<== A skip day is imminent
Previous SL: 271.6 Previous Sol: 518
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.
Minus prefix means Mars is approaching the Sun. Perihelion occurred at Ls 253 on Sol 485 - Earth Date 2020/08/03
Plus prefix means Mars is moving away from the Sun. Aphelion will occur near 70 degrees Ls (per www.planetary.org)
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,896,550 km Difference is +66208 <<= 2969 km/hour at 8.6 on 9/06
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,830,343 km Difference is +80084 <<= 2860 km/hour at 10.3 on 9/05
Distance of Mars from the Sun is given by theskylive.com as: 207,750,330 km Difference is +57382 <<= 2785 km/hour at 6.3 on 9/04
Watching Mars accelerate on it's way to aphelion is like watching molasses dry. Paint drying might be a better metaphor. At least paint dries!
Reference object: Star TYC 35-187-1 Magnitude 10.45 In Path Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 +107 hours Day 3 +72 hours
This web site may show an online model of the solar system: www.solarsystemscope.com It requires Chrome 57, Firefox 52 or Safari 10.1
Sol 519 is in Month 19 of a Proposed 24 month calendar. See Post 19 of Holidays topic for a summary.
Month 19 extends from Sol 502 through 529. See post 82 of Holidays topic for current details. <<== There are 28 days in Month 19
Direct path to source: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Sol 519 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 September 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 at the bottom of this post: http://newmars.com/forums/viewtopic.php … 57#p154257
Month 19 of 24: <<== First month of Quarter 4
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