Mars will appear its biggest and brightest this month when it reaches its closest position to Earth while simultaneously being opposite the sun. The Red Planet will be at its closest point to ...

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A new study may have revealed the true source behind how the Red Planet got its hue. It’s been long thought that Mars shines red due to the rusted iron minerals within the dust that covers the ...

The space agency concluded the 18-inch-wide and 14-inch-tall rock, the first of its kind to be seen on Mars, is composed ... are the days of waiting for your prints to arrive.

Mars reaches opposition Jan. 15, standing high in the south at midnight. Just days before, the Moon occults the Red Planet. Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly On the 15th, Mars will shine at magnitude ...

Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, is a dry, rocky world. Its famous red color has earned it the nickname the Red Planet. Mars has fascinated people throughout history, and today, it is one of ...

What if billions of years ago, the Red Planet had rain, snow, and even rivers that carved out landscapes much like those we ...

The Martian meteorites found on Earth give geologists like me hints about the makeup of the red planet and its history of volcanic activity. They allow us to study Mars without sending a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The January full moon, also known as the wolf moon, will completely cover the red planet, Mars, but not before the red planet shines as bright as possible near the moon. When will Mars be ...