Gothamist: Red Planet Fever

Hoofin

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 03:00:48 -0500

With all this media hype about "Mars the brightest it's been since Neanderthal man walked the Earth", I wasn't sure I shouldn't stand there and howl at it, or make some wildflower offering.

Unanimous

Wed, 27 Aug 2003 19:44:08 -0500

I went outside after seeing Bill Murray on Letterman and just looked for it in the night sky. It was easy to spot as it looked like an incredibly bright star. Couldn't rouse myself to take another look this morning, however.

calavera

Wed, 27 Aug 2003 11:58:03 -0500

it wasn't as close as it is now, but it was pretty hot to see Mars during the blackout, while the moon was also quite red, early in the darkened evening.