Beware the Mars Hoax

Beware the Mars Hoax

by Dr. Tony Phillips
Earth and Mars are converging for a close encounter--but not as close as some people think

There's a rumor going around. You might have heard it at a 4th of July BBQ or family get-together. More likely you've read it on the Internet. It goes like this:
"The Red Planet is about to be spectacular."
"Earth is catching up with Mars [for] the closest approach between the two planets in recorded history."
"On August 27th … Mars will look as large as the full moon."
And finally, "NO ONE ALIVE TODAY WILL EVER SEE THIS AGAIN."

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<a href="http://www.physorg.com/news5025.html">Beware the Mars Hoax</a> by Dr. Tony Phillips Earth and Mars are converging for a close encounter--but not as close as some people think There's a rumor going around. You might have heard it at a 4th of July BBQ or family get-together. More likely you've read it on the Internet. It goes like this: "The Red Planet is about to be spectacular." "Earth is catching up with Mars [for] the closest approach between the two planets in recorded history." "On August 27th … Mars will look as large as the full moon." And finally, "NO ONE ALIVE TODAY WILL EVER SEE THIS AGAIN."