A breathtaking nighttime scene featuring Mars shining brightly in the constellation Aquarius, amidst a dramatic thunderstorm. Lightning illuminates the massive clouds in the foreground, creating a striking contrast with the celestial beauty of the red planet near its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years. Happy Halloween!

Astronomy Picture from 31/10/2003

A Dark and Stormy Night

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap031031.html


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