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Topic: Mars is getting closer!
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Bluemoon
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posted June 22, 2005 09:33 AM
 
Interesting! > Subject: AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS - MARS
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> This month and next, Earth is catching up with Mars in an encounter that
> will culminate in the closest approach between the two planets in recorded
> history. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Due to the
> way
> Jupiter's gravity tugs on Mars and perturbs its orbit, astronomers can
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> be certain that Mars has not come this close to Earth in the last 5,000
> years, but it may be as long as 60,000 years before it happens again.
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> The encounter will culminate on August 27th when Mars comes to within
> 34,649,589 miles of Earth and will be (next to the moon) the brightest
> object in the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9 and will
> appear
> 25.11 arc seconds wide. At a modest 75-power magnification Mars will look
> as large as the full moon to the naked eye. Mars will be easy to spot. At
> the beginning of August it will rise in the east at 10 p.m. and reach its
> azimuth at about 3 a.m. By the end of August when the two planets are
> closest, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach its highest point in the
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> at 12:30 a.m.
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> That's pretty convenient to see something that no human being has seen in
> recorded history. So, mark your calendar at the beginning of August to
> see
> Mars grow progressively brighter and brighter throughout the month.
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> NO ONE ALIVE TODAY WILL EVER SEE THIS AGAIN IP: Logged |
Azalaksh
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posted June 22, 2005 10:37 AM
Thanks Deputy #3! That does it, I'm going out and getting that inexpensive telescope I've been wanting.....  'Zala IP: Logged |
trillian
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posted June 22, 2005 01:09 PM
Very interesting. And Mars will be in Taurus at the time...IP: Logged |
26taurus
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posted June 22, 2005 01:21 PM
I'm trying to find this great article on this that I read awhile back. This period will be especially significant to people with planets in Taurus. Look to the areas where this retrograde will be hitting your chart. It will be in my 3rd and 4th houses...uggh.Mars retrograde gives rise to irrational action; introspection; depression and self-assessment; relationship conflicts; major rethinks and reorientation of current projects are also often required. When Mars is retrograde, everyone's thought patterns are more introspective and we tend to think about issues and concerns which relate to the sign involved. With Mars retrograde in Taurus, people with Sun or Moon in Taurus, or Taurus rising, will be especially prone to such introspection. There is little choice but to reconsider personal views and opinions about life, for it presents an opportunity to gain insight into unconscious motivations. Mars retro in Taurus is heavily practical and deliberate, but blocks foresight, disturbing organizational and executive action. Circumstances tend to be thwarted by obstacles and and the desire to push forward until your goal is reached. Control the tendency to overspend on luxuries, especially clothing and fine foods. People tend to be exceedingly stubborn, and communication is not diplomatic, but blunt and when people become angry they are apt to be bullheaded. If legacy comes to you there is danger of losing it through legal trouble. There is also danger of unfavorable unions, powerful opponents, scandal and monetary difficulties which are usually the outcome of living too lavishly or from domestic troubles. Drink adequate amounts of water (6-8 glasses daily) and avoid eating hot and spicy foods to offset infection and inflammations, particularly of the throat. The whole thing can be read here:
http://www.astrologycom.com/marsret.html IP: Logged |
Bluemoon
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posted June 22, 2005 03:12 PM
I will have to keep the bulls out of my china shop!!!!my only Taurus in in Second house
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BlueRoamer
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posted June 22, 2005 04:12 PM
i thought mars was at its closest ever last year?IP: Logged |
Bluemoon
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posted June 22, 2005 06:28 PM
hummmm, I dont really know roamer. Now I guess I have to look on an Astronomy site. 
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Bluemoon
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posted June 22, 2005 07:02 PM
hummmmmmmmm, looks like this happened in 2003 from what I can tell. 
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Philbird
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posted June 22, 2005 07:14 PM
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virgotaurustaurus
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posted June 22, 2005 10:12 PM
Ugh, this will take place in my 1st house!!!IP: Logged |
SecretGardenAgain
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posted June 22, 2005 11:33 PM
oh bluemoon i breathed a sigh of relief at that 2003 thing i was thinking all along....mars....ruler of aries...my current bf....aaah lol. then i thot, i have a second house stellium, and taurus is in the 8th, am i going to die are we all going to die, or have a big orgy im going to go run after my imagination and bring it back, ttyl Love
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Yang
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posted June 23, 2005 03:48 AM
Cool thanks for the info.IP: Logged |
Bluemoon
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posted June 23, 2005 09:59 AM
Thanks guys for not making me feel toooooooo stupid! LOL My silly Libra sister sent that to me. DUHHHHHHHHHHH  IP: Logged |
pixelpixie
Newflake Posts: 8
From: ON Canada
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted June 23, 2005 10:07 AM
I remember this! It was before Labour Day, and we were camping.. we went and took a look , and to the naked eye, you could really see it!
I thought, as I read the article, What? I thought this already happened???
Yes., it did! Thanks for clarifying.26Taurus.. the retro station of Mars is interesting though.. as my Natal Mars is in Scorpio, so this Mars retro will be opposing it. By the way.. have I mentioned lately how delicious and perfect I think Taureans are? IP: Logged |
Bluemoon
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posted June 23, 2005 04:10 PM
I'd say as Taurans go 26T is a Filet!Delicious! IP: Logged |
nove731
Knowflake Posts: 43
From: Strasbourg, France
Registered: Jun 2009
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posted June 23, 2005 03:22 PM
quote:
I'm trying to find this great article on this that I read awhile back. This period will be especially significant to people with planets in Taurus. Look to the areas where this retrograde will be hitting your chart. It will be in my 3rd and 4th houses...uggh.
Ew, it's gonna be in my 8th and 9th houses. Haha, that's bad. School starts in August. :-P IP: Logged |
future_uncertain
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posted June 23, 2005 08:12 PM
Wait, wait, wait... are you guys sure this already happened? I just got an email about this from a friend who is niether astrologically nor astronomically inclined. I find it strange that the info is floating around again... I find the email puzzling, so I'm looking for a second opinion (wishful thinking...???)  IP: Logged |
future_uncertain
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posted June 23, 2005 08:20 PM
So much for wishful thinking... Maybe if we all try really hard to make it happen again...!!! And, how in the world did I miss this in '03? Oh well! IP: Logged |
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