And it can not happen again for another 60.000 years. This close encounter between Mars and Earth on Friday (August 27) when Mars is at least 34,649,589 miles from Earth and will be (next to the moon) the brightest object in the night sky. It will reach a magnitude of -2.9 and will appear 25.11 seconds wide arc at a modest 75-power magnification, regardless means.Experts who know such things say this happens because of how.

Do not be mad. According to NASA, who really knows their stuff, rumors tend to ramp up the madness over-the-top. It is simply an amazing thing that we will be very close to the red planet, and will be able to see him as a bright red star. Certainly not as big as the moon. In addition, Europa and Ganymede will be closer, soLast Updated News about Mars closer to Earth in August 2010, Mars, Mars closest to Earth in August 2010, Mars on Aug. 27, Mars in August 2010; How cool will it be? It’ll be closer than it was in 6000, and the next time it will be close this year 2287. So, get your telescopes, binoculars or even to verify and our nearest neighbor astral. And it will not be closer to Earth until October.