Mars
Our Complete Guide to Mars Opposition Season 2020
Grab your telescope: when it comes to astronomy, 2020 saved the best for last, with a fine opposition of the…
Sunrises Across the Solar System
Scientists have learned a lot about the atmospheres on various worlds in our Solar System simply from planetary sunrises or…
Can you tell the difference between California, Venus, Titan and Mars? Hint: California is the one with buildings.
Californians woke up to an alien-looking sky this morning, Wednesday, September 9, 2020. (more…)
It Rained So Hard on Ancient Mars that Craters Filled Up and Overflowed
Figuring out the ancient climate on Mars has been tricky. While evidence gathered from orbit and on the surface seems…
Lava Tubes on the Moon and Mars are Really, Really Big. Big Enough to Fit an Entire Planetary Base
Could lava tubes on the Moon and Mars play a role in establishing a human presence on those worlds? Possibly,…
The Martian Sky Pulses in Ultraviolet Every Night
There’s a surprising phenomenon taking place in Mars’ atmosphere: during the spring and fall seasons on the Red Planet, large…
Martian Features Were Carved by Glaciers, not Flowing Rivers
Orbiters are giving us a chance to study the surface of Mars closely, and some of the features that pop…
There’s One Cloud on Mars That’s Over 1800 km Long
Mars' massive cloud is back. Every year during Mars' summer solstice, a cloud of water ice forms on the leeward…
Perseverance Went Into Safe Mode Shortly After Launch, But it’s Fine
NASA's Perseverance rover experienced some hiccups shortly after launch, but is back on track and making its seven-month journey to…
Perseverance Rover Rumbles Off the Launchpad to Mars
NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is now successfully on its journey to Mars, launching from Space Launch Complex 41 at…