Closest approaches Mars
mars oppositions 2003–2018, viewed above ecliptic earth centered
mars made closest approach earth , maximum apparent brightness in 60,000 years, 55,758,006 km (0.37271925 au; 34,646,419 mi), magnitude −2.88, on august 27, 2003 @ 9:51:13 ut. occurred when mars 1 day opposition , 3 days perihelion, making particularly easy see earth. last time came close estimated have been on september 12, 57,617 bc, next time being in 2287. record approach closer other recent close approaches. instance, minimum distance on august 22, 1924 7010557775660904950♠0.37285 au, , minimum distance on august 24, 2208 7010557685902182530♠0.37279 au.
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