Every August 27th since the year 2003, there has been an internet hoax being played on those web users who do not have a clear understanding of Astronomy. The hoax email that is being sent around the net like wildfire, tells the recipient that on August 27th, the planet Mars will pass close enough to earth that it will appear like there are two moons in the night sky.

The email hoax goes on to state that right after the sun sets, anyone in the world will be able to see the moon and mars together, about the same size as one another. They claim that the planet Mars will be only 34 million miles from earth, thus appearing extra large. Continuing, the email claims that such an astrological occurrence happens only once every 1000 years, and will not occur again until the year 2287.

Experts say that if Mar actually did make an appearance, and was close enough to look that large, than we would likely all be doomed, as any approach of another planet that close to us, would affect our orbit as well as how close we are to the sun.

So, if you were expecting to go under the nights sky tonight and view these incredible features, you may want to consider making other plans. If you do happen to see two moons in the sky, you may either want to get your eyes checked out, or consider saying your final “goodbyes,” to your loved ones.