Mars Hoax

The Moon vs. Mars


Part of the 2006 Mars Hoax states

"To the naked eye Mars will look as large as the full moon!"


Picture below shows actual Moon & Mars Apparent Size Comparison for 2006 August 27

Moon shown in waxing crescent phase, 4 days old — its phase on above date
(The Moon and Mars do not actually appear this close together on August 27)

Angular sizes of Moon and Mars shown in arc seconds

Can you now see Mars?

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Updated Aug. 11, 2006