Since the year 2000, Jupiter and Mars have been in conjunction just 11 times, according to Space.com. After Wednesday morning, it won't be until Nov. 15, 2026 that they cross paths again.

The encounter is an out-of-this-world example of right place, right time — as Mars zips past Jupiter, Earth will be in the perfect spot to see the two planets look as if they are within arm's reach.

Together, the merging of Mars' red-hot passion and Jupiter's optimism creates momentum and inspiration, specifically in the realm of communication and intellectual pursuits, ...

Mars will conjunct Jupiter on Wednesday, August 14 at 11:22 a.m. ET/8:22 a.m. PT. But because both Mars and Jupiter move at a slower pace than other planets that are closer to the sun ...

The moon, Mars and Jupiter form a triangle in the early morning hours of July 31 alongside the stars of the Taurus constellation. Here's how to see it.

Mars and Jupiter will move this week to the closest point of separation in their orbits, appearing to sky watchers as if they are almost one on top of the other. Skip to Article.