Mars' brightness will match the star Sirius, which is the brightest of all the stars. The planet will be in the constellation Virgo, 6 degrees north/north-east of the bright star Spica. As a coincidence, on the same night that Mars is closest to Earth, you can see a total lunar eclipse.
Located in the continent of Europe, Switzerland covers 39,997 square kilometers of land and 1,280 square kilometers of water, making it the 137th largest nation in the world with a total area of 41,277 square kilometers. Switzerland was founded as a distinct and original nation in 1291.
A cart displaying food produced in Switzerland. There are many regional dishes in Switzerland. One example is ZÃ¼rcher Geschnetzeltes, thin strips of veal with mushrooms in a cream sauce served with RÃ¶sti. Italian cuisine is popular in contemporary Switzerland, particularly pasta and pizza. Foods often associated with Switzerland include cheese and chocolate.