Ceres, the largest member of the asteroid belt, is lining up opposite the Sun, so it is closest to Earth for the year, at more than 150 million miles. At that range it shines brightest, although not bright enough to see with the eye alone.
Ceres, the largest member of the asteroid belt, is lining up opposite the Sun, so it is closest to Earth for the year, at more than 150 million miles. At that range it shines brightest, although not bright enough to see with the eye alone.