"It's been such a puzzle that there was liquid water on Mars, because Mars is further from the sun, and also, the sun was ...

On Sunday (Jan. 12), the Red Planet will make its close approach of Earth at 8:32 a.m. EST (13:32 GMT). This event, known as ...

Article continues below BBC Sky at Night Magazine has offered some tips for the best ways to see Mars at its brightest. They say: "During opposition season, the full disc of Mars is illuminated by the ...

For nearly four years now, NASA's Perseverance rover has been exploring the surface of Mars as part of the Mars ... the Malgosa Crest abrasion patch at night in a location called the "Serpentine ...

On January 16 Mars shone at its brightest until 2027 as it was in opposition, which means it was positioned directly opposite ...

The surface of Mars here looks just like the Mojave desert ... but it cools down dramatically at night. This is the first time that NASA scientists have been able to study active sand dunes ...

The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...

Ever since the discovery of methane on Mars, scientists have wondered if the Red Planet might harbor life. Now, researchers know where to look: deep under the surface of a broad Martian plain. The ...

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

As the two planets travel along their orbital paths, Earth will be between Mars and the sun. The red planet will shine brightly each evening, according to NASA. Look for it in the east each night ...