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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey
huh
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This month and next, Earth is catching up with Mars in an encounter that will culminate in the closest approach between the two planets in recorded history.
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May/June? Nah.
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The encounter will culminate on August 27th...
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So, mark your calendar at the beginning of August to see Mars grow progressively brighter and brighter throughout the month.
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Unless you're referring to this:
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The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287.
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But, I don't think I'll wait around for that.
