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Metro: Mars just made its closest approach to Earth in 15 years

By Metro.
A picture shows the full moon during a "blood moon" eclipse beside a statue of the ancient Greek god Apollo in central Athens on July 27, 2018.The longest "blood moon" eclipse this century began on July 27, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.
Photo by AFP

The Red Planet is a mere 57.6 million kilometers (35.8 million miles) from Earth at the moment, marking its closest approach to our planet in 15 years.

Stargazers that braved wind and rain last night (or early this morning) may have caught their best glimpse of the planet since 2003.

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