Mars to come closest to Earth in 15 years next month

"An opposition can occur anywhere along Mars` orbit. When it happens while the Red Planet is closest to the Sun (called `perihelic opposition`), Mars is particularly close to Earth," NASA said.

Mars to come closest to Earth in 15
This year, Mars opposition will occur on July 27, according to NASA. Image source: Pixabay

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