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This story was first published on Thursday, July 19th.
If you thought that the lights of the night sky seemed brighter lately, you'd be right.
With a lunar eclipse, the nocturnal skies of July
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In addition to a lunar eclipse, the nocturnal skies of July are destined for a spectacular light show.
Mars is expected to be the closest to Earth since 2003, the next closest will not be before 17 years old.
This month the red planet will appear larger and brighter in the night sky, being easier to spot without a telescope.
On July 27, the Earth will align directly between Mars and the Sun in what is called "in opposition". But this is not any opposition, this year a perihelion opposition takes place
Mars perihelion is the point where the planet is closest to the Sun in its orbit.
Not only will Mars appear brighter but also Jupiter, Saturn and Antares (the 15th brightest star).
Watch the video above to find out when you can spot every planet and star Antares in the night sky.
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