The fact that the cold, dry Mars of today had flowing rivers and lakes several billion years ago has puzzled scientists for ...

"Rootless cones form when lava flows over wet or icy ground, causing it to boil and explode," said Dundas. "The region around ...

Why does its southern hemisphere rise significantly above the smoother northern plains? A groundbreaking study using seismic ...

Life on Mars is a dream long held – and not just for David Bowie. The idea of settling on the Red Planet has been around for ...

It’s a term used by astronomers to describe when Earth, Mars and the Sun align. When this happens, Earth sits directly between Mars and the Sun, positioning the red planet directly opposite of the Sun ...

Images of Mars taken from orbit show thousands of mounds in a region sculpted by water billions of years ago. A robotic mission may investigate the area one day.

The fact that the cold, dry Mars of today had flowing rivers and lakes several billion years ago has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, researchers think they have a good explanation for a warmer, ...

On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s ...

(The night sky simulator at TimeandDate.com gives a preview.) Mars features in two other astronomical events this month: • On Wednesday, Jan. 15, it will reach opposition, appearing opposite the ...

Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 25, 2025 as Clark Planetarium brings you an out-of-this-world experience with its ...