On August 23, 1924, an astronomical event drew large crowds to telescopes in New York City, with promises of witnessing Mars' snowcaps and canals, believed to be signs of alien life.
The 1924 opposition of Mars, occurring only once a century at a distance of 34 million miles, captivated scientists and enthusiasts, reigniting interest in the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
Journalist Silas Bent noted the exceptional interest in Mars, stating it was a pivotal moment to resolve whether intelligent beings could be navigating its surface, thanks to the apparent canals.
The U.S. Navy facilitated research efforts during the Martian alignment by instituting a nationwide radio silence, enabling scientists to potentially receive and translate messages from Mars.
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