Why is Mars red? Our old understanding might be wrong.
Martian dust is mostly rust. Mars’s famed color has captivated humankind for centuries, earning its nickname of the ‘Red Planet’. Romans named Mars for their god of war because its colour was ...
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Scientists say they’ve discovered why Mars is red
A study suggests Mars takes its red hue from a type of mineral that forms in cool water, which could reveal insights about whether Mars was ever able to support life.
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See the moon cozy up to a fading Mars on March 8
Moon joins a planet and two stars. When it gets sufficiently dark, you'll also take notice of a rather bright yellow-orange ...
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Hera asteroid mission takes stunning images of Mars’s moon Deimos
A mission to survey the results of a deliberate crash between an asteroid and a NASA spacecraft has taken stunning images of ...
Mars in March 2025: Know the key dates to spot the Red Planet, best time, and viewing tips for stargazers
Mars in March 2025 offers sky enthusiasts prime viewing opportunities, with key dates including March 1, March 9, mid-March, ...
Mars Gets a Close-Up and a Photo Bomb as Europe’s Hera Mission Swoops Past
The Red Planet and its tiny moon Deimos were recorded at a very near distance as the asteroid-chasing spacecraft completed a flyby on Wednesday.
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Scientists say they’ve discovered why Mars is red
The Trace Gas Orbiter’s CaSSIS color camera, also known as the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System, revealed the exact size and composition of dust particles on Mars, allowing the ...