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Mars as Big as the Moon

RecordOBS-0874
CategorySpace/Mars
StatusDEBUNKED
SummaryThis theory claims that Mars will appear as large as the Moon in the night sky, often due to a supposed close approach. This is a recurring hoax that misinterprets astronomical events. Mars never appears as large as the Moon to the naked eye.
Origin2003, from a misinterpreted email about Mars's closest approach.
Claimed
  • Mars will appear as large as the Moon.
  • This is due to a rare alignment or gravitational effect.
  • NASA is hiding the event.
Evidence / consensusMars's apparent size is always much smaller than the Moon. The hoax is based on a misunderstanding of magnification.
> OBSERVER NOTE:
A recurring internet hoax that resurfaces every few years. The physics of apparent size makes the claim impossible.

Sources

  1. 25 biggest space conspiracy theories: Debunked | Space

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