Mars is approaching Earth for an almost once-in-a-generation close encounter in late July.

Mars is approaching Earth and will be closest on July 31, 2018, right after opposition on July 27. Mars will dramatically brighten over the coming month to appear as a red dot of brilliant flame in our sky in late July.

Mars Science City Project

As the largest city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai is one of the fast growing economy in the Middle East. They are now planning to build a "Mars City" for us to experience to live on the red planet.

With the help of internationally-renowned architect Bjarke Ingels, they will build a prototype of Mars in the middle of the desert. This project is cost nearly $135 million and will cover 1.9 million square feet.

Need to really get away? How about using these maps to plan your next vacation.

Granted you'll have to wait a while until there are flights available to these destinations but at least you'll be ready!

Google Space Maps

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Just a week before the "Great American Eclipse", so are you excited? Or confused? Everyone knows a solar eclipse occurs when our moon slips between the Earth and the Sun.

The Sun, Moon and Earth line up perfectly on Monday August 21! So perfectly that you can witness a total solar eclipse across the USA.

The eclipse lasts for over two hours but total darkness lasts for only a couple of minutes. The exact length depends on your location.

Why is this eclipse so special?? Didn't we just have a solar eclipse a few years ago? Actually the last total solar eclipse visible in the USA happened 38 years ago. You only get a few chances to see them in your entire lifetime.  So it's worth a trip to a spot where the total eclipse is visible, somewhere on this narrow path across the USA from coast to coast.