Mars Ready For Its Close-Up

For only the second time in 60,000 years (or since 2003--depending on who you ask)Mars will be coming within 43 million miles of Earth. Plus, since it will be slightly higher above the eastern horizon, more people will get a glimpse. Look for a bright yellow "star" rising above in the eastern sky just after dark.
Try not to miss it but don't worry if you do. We'll all get another close-up in 2018. Or so they say...