Core Points - Mars will experience a conjunction with the Sun on January 9, leading to a temporary "loss of contact" between Earth and Mars due to their alignment with the Sun [1][2] - The distance between Earth and Mars during this event will be approximately 359.5 million kilometers, equivalent to about 2.403 astronomical units [1] - Mars conjunction occurs roughly every 26 months, influenced by the relative orbital periods of Earth and Mars [1] Communication Impact - During the conjunction, communication with Mars rovers will be disrupted due to solar radiation interference, prompting scientists to pause sending new commands to the Martian probes [2] - NASA has announced that from December 29, 2025, to January 16, 2026, there will be a communication blackout with Mars rovers [2] - The "loss of contact" period is expected to last only a few weeks, after which communication will gradually improve as Mars re-emerges from behind the Sun [2]
星空有约｜9日合日！这期间火星将短暂“失联”
Xin Hua She·2026-01-07 02:56