Mars made its closest approach to Earth and maximum apparent brightness in nearly 60,000 years, 55,758,006 km (0.37271925 AU; 34,646,419 mi), magnitude â2.88, on August 27, 2003 at 9:51:13 UT.
Pertaining to the universe, and having special reference to universal law or order, or to the one grand harmonious system of things; hence; harmonious; orderly. Pertaining to the solar system as a whole, and not to the earth alone. Characteristic of the cosmos or universe; inconceivably great; vast; as, cosmic speed..
A mandala (Sanskrit: à¤®à¤£à¥à¤¡à¤², lit, circle) is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Indian religions, representing the universe. In common use, mandala has become a generic term for any diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe. The basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point.