2017 was a lousy year for Mars, but wait Mars brighter in 2018 than since 2003 earthsky.org EarthSky: Mars brighter in 2018 than since 2003 2017 was a lousy year for Mars, but wait 2017 was a lousy year for Mars, but wait Mars brighter in 2018 than since 20031 hour ago planet mars planet mars according to EarthSky