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The Griffith Observatory in California had a great view of the Mars-Moon occultation on Dec. 7, 2022. See the Red Planet slip ...
NASA’s Perseverance rover has produced its sharpest visual record yet, capturing a wide panoramic view that might remind you of the American Southwest. This landscape, however, sits more than 140 ...
A simple core of pure iron and nickel couldn’t account for the observed properties. The Martian core must be rich in “light ...
Mars will shine close to the blue star Spica at sunset on Sept. 13, but you'll need a clear view of the western horizon to ...
NASA's Curiosity rover takes in a desolate view of Mars at Gale crater in 2021. Cold, dry, and barren: Mars doesn't look like it could be a haven for life — at least not the kind humans are familiar ...
Many people grow up dreaming of becoming astronauts, imagining themselves soaring through space, among the stars, where adventure and mystery await at every turn. It’s a job that promises a life full ...
NASA scientists say the images provide far more than just a striking never-before-seen view of the Martian geography. Studying the features detailed in Odyssey's photos could help NASA prepare for ...
The Red Planet's interior has not changed much since its early formation, preserving features that would have been erased on a planet such as Earth.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – On the evening of Monday January 13th, the Moon will pass in front of Mars creating an occultation visible from the America’s and Africa. An occultation occurs when one body or ...
NASA’s Perseverance rover found possible signs of ancient life in rocks on Mars, keeping scientists up at night.
Mars will sit less than 10 degrees above the horizon at sunset, with the 11 %-lit waxing crescent moon hanging less than 6 ...
Unlike Earth’s orange-red sunsets, Mars shows a blue sunset. This happens due to fine dust particles in the Martian ...