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Today is the day Mars is closest to Earth. During orbit, Mars is usually about 100+ million miles away from Earth but today, the distance is reduced to just 30+ million miles. Being an astronomy fan, this is one event I cannot miss.
The sky has always been fascinating to me. I loved looking up at the sky and seeing countless stars sparkling down at me. It makes you feel so small. I loved seeing them twinkle, it's almost as if they are sharing secrets with me, their "eyes" shining with mirth. I loved seeing the contrast between the dark blanket of the sky and the silvery glint of millions of stars.
I remember how, as a kid, we used to try to spot Mars. Someone older would tell me that the faint red glow near the dark moon is Mars.
Well, tonight I will know. Or perhaps, just perhaps, the red light in the night sky is really Flint's fire while he waits for Tasslehoff. ;)
**PS This was actually written last nite before I went for my Mars expedition, using my Clie. Ahh the marvels of technology. I'm so going to be late for work. Lang li ge lang ....