We're in store for an exciting weekend as the Earth and Mars get closer to each other than at any time in the last ten years. To take advantage of this special opportunity, the Hubble Space Telescope, normally busy eyeing remote galaxies, was pointed at our next door neighbor to capture this lovely close-up image.
Get ready for Mars Opposition on May 22, 2016. That's when the Sun, Earth and Mars are all lined up. Mars will be at its closest point, and brightest in the sky on May 30. Then learn more at universetoday.com/129026 #mars #opposition #astronomy #solarsystem #space
A video posted by Universe Today (@universetoday) on May 20, 2016 at 4:58pm PDT
Get ready for Mars Opposition on May 22, 2016. That's when the Sun, Earth and Mars are all lined up. Mars will be at its closest point, and brightest in the sky on May 30. Then learn more at universetoday.com/129026 #mars #opposition #astronomy #solarsystem #space
A video posted by Universe Today (@universetoday) on May 20, 2016 at 4:58pm PDT
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