Comet ISON to fly by Mars

Friday, August 23, 2013 - 12:10 in Astronomy & Space

Comet ISON is heading for a Thanksgiving Day brush with the sun, but first it's going to pay a visit to the Red Planet. Mars rovers and satellites will have a ringside seat for the comet's close approach on Oct. 1st.

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