@obum23 Years ago Mars came within 34.6 million miles of Earth, its closest approach in nearly 60,000 years.
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Mars closest approach to Earth
Photo by @obum· Aug 27, 2026· Science
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The image focuses on two planets, Earth and Mars, shown side-by-side against a black background. Earth is larger and displays swirling white clouds over blue oceans and brown landmasses. Mars is smaller and appears reddish-orange with dark patches and a white polar ice cap. The style is scientific and illustrative, comparing the sizes of the two celestial bodies.
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