Mars effect

[Theo]

I'm new so this may have been covered substantially and I haven't seen it yet. Anyone have a theory on the effect Mars will have on the Earth when the 2 planets pass each other?...the closest in some 5000 yrs.. Just curious.

-T

[RavenWhitefang]

Hello Theo, welcome to the site...

Mars had no substantial effect on the Earth last year on August 26-28 when it did pass closely to us. But we did get a good show and a better close up view of the planet through our world wide telescope system.

[cjpluss]

Not much happened last year, I think it'd have to come really close to affect us here. Extreme high/low tides would be likely which would bring major flooding

[Protostar]

That is cool. You can see Mars and it'll be huge. Thats about it right.
Unless you read stuff by this guy: mariscoming.com.
Then its hell and brimstone. But I think it'll be a beautiful sight!
(mars that is)