How to catch the largest, brightest view of Mars in the years this July – National

Earthmen will get the biggest and brightest view of Mars in years this month.

The red planet will be closest to the Earth since 2003 at the end of July.

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In 2003, the planet was only 55.8 millions of kilometers from Earth – the closest to 60,000 years. Its average distance to the Earth is about 225 million kilometers.

This year, Mars will be almost as close as it was 15 years ago to about 57 million kilometers.

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What exactly will happen and when?

The red planet will be in opposition to the sun, meaning Mars, the Earth and the sun will form a straight line during their orbits. While the opposition of Mars occurs every 26 months, NASA explains that every 15 or 17 years, it gets closer to the sun and the Earth.

The opposition this year will be held on July 27, according to Space.com. WATCH: NASA's rover finds more evidence that life on Mars is possible

How to watch

Starting July 7, Mars will begin to appear clearer to those watching from Earth.

grow in size, and be at its best between July 21 and August 3.

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] To find it in the night sky on July 27, you can start looking around the sun. The view will be around midnight, according to EarthSky

It is important not to mix Mars and the Moon. The moon will always appear much bigger. Mars will be below and will also be more red in color.

You can look with just your eyes, but binoculars or a telescope will give you a better view.

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Those who want to see the planet should have this time a glimpse, because Mars will not be as close to the Earth as it is in 2035

And it will not go beyond the proximity of 2003 until August 28, 2287, NASA estimates