that bright red one on the night sky (no it won't be Rudolph's nose)

ABC News: Red Planet Outshines Rudolph's Red Nose



photo caption: The planet Mars shines its brighest on Christmas Eve.

The planet Mars will be "at opposition" on Christmas Eve, meaning it will sit directly opposite the sun. It will be about as close and as bright to Earth as it ever gets.

aw.. this is going to be lovely <3