Science · Interactive demo
Why does Mars seem to move backward?
Drag the date through early 2027 and watch Mars loop backward against the stars of Leo as Earth overtakes it. Real orbits, real stars.
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This interactive demo gives you a visual way into science. The key ideas include astronomy, Mars, planets, orbits.
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