Mars won't be that close to Earth in 15 years

Mars, on which scientists have done a lot of research for centuries and recently, crazy businessman Elon Musk, planned to send tourists and colonize, this time became the agenda on a completely different development.

Finally, Mars, which came to the closest point to Earth in 2003 and was the shortest distance in the last 60 thousand years, again came to a position very close to Earth. Mars came closer to Earth than that in 2018, but it was the closest distance to Earth in the last 60,000 years, at 55.76 million km in 2003.

In the statement made by NASA on the subject, it was stated that October is a very good time to observe Mars, and that it is possible to see this planet during the night and that it reaches its highest point at midnight.

NEXT APPOINTMENT IS IN SEPTEMBER 2035

Earth and Mars follow an elliptical orbit around the sun. Two planets with different distances from the sun are moving in the same direction but at different speeds. For this reason, the Earth and Mars approach each other at certain times.

HOW TO WATCH?

Mars, which is the subject of many science fiction movies, is the closest to Earth. We have to wait until 2035 for him to come to this position again. This means that when we raise our heads to the sky at night, we can see the red planet much brighter and more detailed. To do this, simply install the SkyView application on your phone and then point your phone to the sky. You can download this app for free on iOS and Android devices, which shows you where Mars and many other celestial bodies are, thanks to augmented reality. If you have a binocular or better even an entry-level telescope, you are in luck. Keep an eye out for Mars tonight.