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 ...

On the Red Planet, aurorae glow green because the charged particles collide with oxygen atoms high above Mars. They may be ...

A simple core of pure iron and nickel couldn’t account for the observed properties. The Martian core must be rich in “light ...

Scientists believe giant impacts – like the one depicted in this artist’s concept – occurred on Mars 4.5 billion years ago, ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover has produced its sharpest visual record yet, capturing a wide panoramic view that might remind you ...

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.

The morning sky boasts the two brightest planets. Jupiter rises soon after midnight and is well up in the south-southeast sky ...

Mark your calendars - March is the perfect time to see Mars shine in all its glory! Getty There’s nothing more exhilarating than catching a glimpse of outer space, especially if you’re a fellow ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover found possible signs of ancient life in rocks on Mars, keeping scientists up at night.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The color red and the planet Mars go together like Earth and its ...

The agency’s scientists are still not saying they found fossils of Martian microbes, but analysis of the specimen collected ...