Get a 'close-up' (57.6-million-kilometre) look at Mars this week

If you missed it last night, don't worry! You're still in luck.

Mars will continue to be close to earth in the days ahead.

Last night it was the closest it's been in 15 years – a mere 57.6 million kilometres away.

That won't happen again for another 270 years, so this week's view is one of the best any of us will see in our lifetime.

Get a closer look by watching the video.

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  This composite photo, created from over 100 images of Mars taken by Viking Orbiters in the 1970s, made available by NASA shows the planet Mars. (NASA via AP)