The second half of the 19th century was a particularly interesting time to imagine Mars. This was a period during which the ...

The new images by the Curiosity rover on Mars show "dramatic evidence" of ancient groundwater in crisscrossing low ridges, ...

For centuries, Mars has captivated the human imagination. Its reddish appearance has earned it the nickname “The Red Planet,” ...

The images and data being collected are already raising new questions about how the Martian surface was changing billions of ...

People from cultures across the world have been looking at Mars since ancient times. Because it appears reddish, it has often ...

Following the 7-planet alignment, Mars will be visible in the sky in March. Here's everything you need to know about this cosmic spectacle and how to watch it.

The color red and the planet Mars go together like Earth and its oceans or Saturn and its rings.However, our understanding of how the Red Planet got its signature hue might be wrong. A new ...

It's been long thought that Mars shines red due to the rusted iron minerals within the dust that covers the planet -- but a study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications suggests ...

Also, Mars will also be at its closest possible point to Earth, making it appear bigger in the sky. When can I view the Mars occultation? Along with the full moon, the planet Mars will be visible ...

Mars (planet) Add Topic. First aurora photo from Mars shows green glow in the sky Mars doesn't have an organized planetary magnetic field like Earth, so auroras can appear anywhere in the sky.

Mars is a dry, rocky, cold, and dusty planet. Its dust is the key to its iconic red color. Now, scientists say there’s more to the story ( Credit: NASA/JPL/USGS ) ...

Mars (yes, the planet) has its own Grand Canyon New research is revealing similarities between Earth's Grand Canyon and ones on the red planet.