Will Mars Look Like a Second Moon on August 27?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the phenomenon of Mars appearing close to Earth on August 27, with some participants expressing excitement about the event while others point out that it is a myth. Various personal experiences related to the event and the subsequent lunar eclipse are shared.

Discussion Character

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  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes Mars appearing as large as the full moon on August 27, noting it will be the brightest in the night sky.
  • Several participants express excitement and mark the date on their calendars.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions that the event is a myth and references Snopes for verification.
  • Another participant shares their experience of initially believing the event was real but later discovering it was a falsehood.
  • One participant recounts a personal story of seeing what they thought were two moons, only to realize it was a reflection.
  • Several users mention their experiences with the lunar eclipse occurring around the same time.
  • One participant shares a poignant story about witnessing the eclipse after receiving news of a family member's passing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly, with some participants believing in the event and others asserting it is a myth. No clear consensus emerges regarding the validity of the claims about Mars.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes a mix of excitement about astronomical events and personal reflections, with some participants sharing emotional experiences related to family and loss.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants interested in astronomy, personal anecdotes related to celestial events, or those reflecting on shared experiences within the community may find this thread engaging.

chefkristin
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Body: *Two moons on 27 August*

*27th Aug the Whole World is waiting for.............*

Planet Mars will be the brightest in the night sky
starting August.

It will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye.
This will cultivate on Aug. 27 when Mars comes within
34.65M miles of earth. Be sure to watch the sky on Aug.
27 12:30 am. It will look like the earth has 2 moons.
The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287.

Share this with your friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will
ever see it again.
 
How cool! I'm putting that on my calendar for sure! :) Thanks, Kristin!
 
I'm getting it on my calendar.
 
How cool. Thanks for sharing. I just marked it down on my calendar! :)
 
Way cool! Thanks for the heads up.
 
Thanks Kate, I can't believe I did not think to check snopes when I saw how "close" it was supposed to be to earth.
 
The only reason I checked it was that I had seen something similar a couple of years ago.
 
Doncha just hate when Snopes pops your balloon:mad:
 
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OH GEEZE!!! Sorry all. I had no reason to think this would be on Snopes. It sounds real to me. :(
 
Doh!

I put it on my calendar this morning when I read your post!

It just amazes me that there are folks out there with nothing better to do than to make up stories like that!

Kristin~ Don't apologize! I thought it sounded real too!
 
Hey, Kristin, I love your new avatar. I think it looks more like the smiling woman I met at NC.
 
Bump!! Make sure to set your alarms to get up tonight to see this, 12:30am
 
jenniferknapp said:
Bump!! Make sure to set your alarms to get up tonight to see this, 12:30am
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This is shown by snopes to be a myth and not real. Don't bother staying up.
 
jenniferknapp said:
Bump!! Make sure to set your alarms to get up tonight to see this, 12:30am
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LOL! Jennifer...are you dying your roots brown???? (Just kidding of course!)

This is an internet falsehood - started around 2003 if I remember right...haven't read about it in awhile.

See snopes.com...

This really isn't happening...if it was, it would have been last night...
 
I did hear it was supposed to be a full moon and a lunar eclipse tonight or tomorrow?
 
Lunar eclipse in the am.
 
They said it should take place around 4 am and be done by sunrise.
 
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PampMomof3 said:
They said it should take place around 4 am and be done by sunrise.
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Guess I will be sleeping through that one....LOL!!!!:indif:
 
Yeah, me too. Off to bed now. Have to do this early morning routine now. Uh!:indif: :indif: :indif:
 
slept through it!!:indif:
 
so, i read that seeing mars was a myth. i told my husband and he was pretty bummed. we went to bed as normal. about 12:00 my daughter woke up crying. i went into rock her a minute. while i was sitting there i peeked out the window and saw 2 moons!! i couldn't believe it. so i went to the other window and still saw 2 moons!! i got my husband up and told him we had to go outside to look. went outside, 1 moon!!! i was embarrassed. it was a pretty moon though. :) so we went back inside and i look out the window again to make sure i wasn't crazy.....2 moons. he looked and saw 2 moons also. the window had made a very nice reflection!!!! so i was up and outside at 12. it was myth!! :(
 
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PampMomof3 said:
Yeah, me too. Off to bed now. Have to do this early morning routine now. Uh!:indif: :indif: :indif:
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That will be me tomorrow. I actually have to plans the lunches for a week! UUGGHH!! MY BABY IS GOING TO KINDERGARTEN! :(
I know I keep talking about it but it is so surreal. It seems like I just had him. My cousin said hold on to your hat soon he will be graduating high school and checking out colleges.:(
 
Well I woke up at 12:30....and didn't see 2 moons :( thanks for telling me now;)
 
Not Two Moons...But Beautiful!We woke up this morning at 4:00 with a call that my Mother-In-Law passed away after a horrendous last year dealing with Alzheimers/Dementia. We were sad and yet relieved that she wasn't suffering anymore. My husband and I couldn't sleep and around 5 or so I remembered that there was something going on with the moon at 5:15. When I looked out the window I told my husband I thought it was two moons today but I didn't see them. I decided since I was up I might as well takes some pictures of the beautiful full moon.

We went outside and saw the beginning of the eclipse!

We woke our children, Alyssa and Drew, up so they could share this extraordinary event as we spoke about how wonderful their Grandmother was and they will never forget her or probably this moment with the full eclipse. It was a peaceful, exciting, sad and emotion filled morning that we will always remember.

It was awesome.

I probably would have missed it if my Mother-In-Law passed any sooner or later.
 
Chefgirl2 said:
We woke up this morning at 4:00 with a call that my Mother-In-Law passed away after a horrendous last year dealing with Alzheimers/Dementia. We were sad and yet relieved that she wasn't suffering anymore. My husband and I couldn't sleep and around 5 or so I remembered that there was something going on with the moon at 5:15. When I looked out the window I told my husband I thought it was two moons today but I didn't see them. I decided since I was up I might as well takes some pictures of the beautiful full moon.

We went outside and saw the beginning of the eclipse!

We woke our children, Alyssa and Drew, up so they could share this extraordinary event as we spoke about how wonderful their Grandmother was and they will never forget her or probably this moment with the full eclipse. It was a peaceful, exciting, sad and emotion filled morning that we will always remember.

It was awesome.

I probably would have missed it if my Mother-In-Law passed any sooner or later.
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Sorry to hear of your loss. It is really neat how you got to make it some good family time though!
 
Guess I missed it!!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Mars really look like a second moon on August 27?

No, Mars will not actually look like a second moon. While it may appear brighter and larger in the sky due to its proximity to Earth, it will still be a planet and not a moon.

What causes Mars to appear so close to Earth on August 27?

The phenomenon is due to the alignment of Earth and Mars in their respective orbits around the Sun. When Mars is at opposition, it is closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter.

How often does Mars come close to Earth?

Mars comes close to Earth approximately every 26 months. However, the visibility and brightness can vary depending on the specific alignment and distance during each opposition.

Can I see Mars without a telescope on August 27?

Yes, Mars can be seen with the naked eye, and it will be particularly bright on August 27. A telescope can enhance the view, but it is not necessary to see the planet.

What time is the best to view Mars on August 27?

The best time to view Mars is typically after sunset when it rises in the eastern sky. It will be visible throughout the night, reaching its highest point around midnight.

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