Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 15, 2003

Mars Rising Through Arch Rock

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2003 is “Mars Rising Through Arch Rock,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics)). The original explanation runs about 178 words.

From the explanation

“Mars is heading for its closest encounter with Earth in over 50,000 years. Although Mars and Earth continue in their normal orbits around the Sun , about every two years Earth and Mars are on the same part of their orbit as seen from the Sun.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 15, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 178 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 15, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-july-15-mars-rising-through-arch-rock

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