2006-07-23 21:51:47 · 11 answers · asked by kidu 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Your relative has probably gotten the bogus E-mail that says Mars will be so close to Earth on August 27 that it will appear in the sky as big as the Moon does. Only problem is that Mars will not be near Earth this August 27. It was near Earth on August 27, 2003. And it was not near enough to appear as large as the Moon. Mars never gets that close to Earth.
2006-07-24 02:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once in a lifetime...
Mars
The Red Planet is about to be spectacular!
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. The next time Mars may come this close is
in 2287. Due to the way Jupiter's gravity tugs on
Mars and perturbs its orbit, astronomers can only be
certain that Mars has not come this close to Earth
in the Last 5,000 years, but it may be as long as
60,000 years before it happens again.
The encounter will culminate on August 27th when
Mars comes to within 34,649,589 miles of Earth and
will be (next to the moon) the brightest object in
the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9
and will appear 25.11 arc seconds wide. At a modest
75-power magnification
Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye.
Mars will be easy to spot. At the
beginning of August it will rise in the east at 10p.m.
and reach its azimuth at about 3 a.m.
By the end of August when the two planets are
closest, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach its
highest point in the sky at 12:30a.m. That's pretty
convenient to see something that no human being has
seen in recorded history. So, mark your calendar at
the beginning of August to see Mars grow
progressively brighter and brighter throughout the
month.
Share this with your children and grandchildren.
NO ONE ALIVE TODAY WILL EVER SEE THIS AGAIN
2006-07-24 00:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mars The Red Planet is about to be spectacular!
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. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Due to the way Jupiter's gravity tugs on Mars and perturbs its orbit, astronomers can only be certain that Mars has not come this close to Earth in the Last 5,000 years, but it may be as long as 60,000 years before it happens again.
The encounter will culminate on August 27th when Mars comes to within 34,649,589 miles of Earth and will be (next to the moon) the brightest object in the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9 and will appear 25.11 arc seconds wide. At a modest 75-power magnification
Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. Mars will be easy to spot. At the
beginning of August it will rise in the east at 10p.m. and reach its azimuth at about 3 a.m.
By the end of August when the two planets are closest, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach its
highest point in the sky at 12:30a.m. That's pretty convenient to see something that no human being has seen in recorded history. So, mark your calendar at the beginning of August to see Mars grow progressively brighter and brighter throughout the month. Share this with your children and grandchildren.
NO ONE ALIVE TODAY WILL EVER SEE THIS AGAIN
2006-07-23 22:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by elmo_schmelmo1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 21:21:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's because the moon will be (a little) further than usual (apogee), and Mars will be (a little) brightest.
But it's not at all like there are 2 moons...
2006-07-23 22:02:16 · answer #5 · answered by bloo435 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THere is only one moon. If you see two at any time, it's either an optical illusion or you need to get your eyes checked.
2006-07-24 03:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they are refering to a blue moon, which is two full moons in one month.
2006-07-23 21:57:51 · answer #7 · answered by Shuxs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not possible. Sounds like another rumour doing the rounds.
2006-07-23 21:57:59 · answer #8 · answered by skdonweb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mars will be close, but not that close.
They are referring to the fact that Mars will be really close.
2006-07-23 21:57:14 · answer #9 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it may be real imagination which can be imagined if your question is real.Confirm your relatives for more information.
2006-07-23 22:02:15 · answer #10 · answered by aman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋