The Astronomical Observatory of Potrerillo reported that the closest approach of the Red Planet will take place on Tuesday 30.
The weather forecast weather forecast for next 14 days is favorable, so fans of Mars, this is the time!
the Astronomical Observatory of Potrerillo Dra. Olga Pintado reported that since yesterday the Red Planet is approaching progressively Earth and its closest approach will occur on Tuesday, 30. “it will be the closest since 2005, and will be a ‘nothing more’ than 47 million km from each other,” said the engineer Alejandro Báscolo, amateur astronomer and member of the Center for Training and Learning Potrerillo team.
Orbiting
“Our planet orbits the Sun in 365 days; but Mars, which is farther away, it takes 687. This difference causes the Earth ‘reach’ the Red Planet on the same side of the Sun, and that allows this phenomenon, called ‘opposition’: Mars, Earth and the sun is aligned in that order, “he said.
Báscolo warned that mail that is circulating in which it is stated that Mars will approach both to take the size of the Moon, inspired by the need to dismiss 2003 event, when 35 million km approached. “What we will see, looking eastward from the 20 as a strong red dot” described.
“In addition -resaltó- between 21 and 22 Mars will be located to the left of the constellation Scorpius, which will at the same time in his heart the red giant Antares whose reddish rival uselessly with the Martian and just above the yellow dot Saturn, which will crown three candidates to enjoy the sky these days “.
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