Though it's a cold, dead planet, Mars still has its own natural beauty about it. This image shows us something we'll never ...

Harvard scientists explain how Mars had warm spells billions of years ago, allowing rivers and lakes to exist.

The Moon passes 0.3° south of the bright red giant star Antares at 7 P.M. EST. However, the pair isn't visible this evening, as they'll rise in the early-morning sky, so we'll feature them tomorrow.

Complete Illumination: At opposition, Mars is fully illuminated by the Sun. This means that the entire face of Mars is lit up, allowing for better observation of its surface features. The full ...

In this article, we will explore the distinct features ... soil. Mars is called the "Red Planet" primarily due to the presence of iron oxide, commonly known as rust, present on its surface.

For those with telescopes, this event will give an opportunity to see more in detail the surface of Mars. Using magnifications up to about 200x, amateur astronomers may even glimpse some of the most ...

In recent decades, scientists have been studying Mars more closely, sending robots and satellites to explore its surface. But why does it matter? What can we learn from studying a planet that’s ...

Fresh from the excitement of this week’s Wolf Moon, there’s another treat in store for sky-watchers this week, with Mars ...

In the early hours of Thursday morning, Mars will ... clear view of surface features on Mars, from the canyons of Valles Marineris to the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons.

NASA's beleaguered Mars Sample Return program currently faces extreme costs of up to $11 billion and a timeline that could reach 2040. The year 2025 isn't even a week old and NASA is already ...