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Dust storm alert  Apart from a small dust cloud seen NW of Solis Lacus for a few days in late

At the time of writing, the planet is showing a large bright S. polar cap, which has been free from

Opposition date : 2003 August 28 Dec : –15 deg 49 min (authority: Jean Meeus)  At opposition, Ls = 249.5

Mars in 2014: Report Part 1 Mars in 2014: Report Part 2 Return to reports of past oppositions of Mars 

Mars in 2007: Final Report Part 1 Mars in 2007: Final report Part 2 Return to reports of past oppositions

Mars In 2005: Final Report Part 1 Mars In 2005: Final Report Part 2 Return to reports of past oppositions

Mars In 2003: Final Report Part 1 Mars in 2003: Final Report Part 2   Return to reports of past

General The previous Section Circulars were issued during the 1999 apparition. Just this one Circular is being issued for 2001,