NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures Martian Moon Phobos Eclipse The Sun
Z camera on NASA’s Perseverance rover captured the Martian moon Phobos as it eclipsed the sun. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech | ...
Scientists Think These ‘Kidney Beans’ Could Prove That Mars Once Supported Life
They may resemble kidney beans, but formations on the northern hemisphere of Mars are actually sand dunes covered in carbon ...
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ATLANTIC SKIES: The mystery of the Martian moons
Mars currently has two satellite moons – Phobos and Deimos – the twin sons of Ares, the god of war (Mars in Roman mythology) ...
Astronomers have for decades tried to figure out how Pluto captured its largest moon. Now, there’s a new theory
Pluto likely acquired large moon Charon in a “kiss and capture” collision billions of years ago. It may have created a ...
Mars occultation 2025: When and how to see this phenomenon in the USA
Discover when and how to view the rare lunar occultation of Mars on January 13, 2025, including optimal viewing times across ...
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Scientists still don't fully understand why some planets have hundreds of moons while others have none
Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Scientists still debate whether these came from asteroids that passed close into Mars' Hill sphere radius and got captured by the planet, or if they were ...
Mars at Opposition January 2025: What It is and How to Witness It? Everything You Need to Know!
Learn about Mars at opposition in January 2025, when the Red Planet is closest to Earth. Discover how to view it, key dates, ...
Mars in opposition: See why the Red Planet will appear closer and brighter
The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth, also known as perigee, on Jan. 12 and will be exactly opposite the sun ...
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Scientists Discover Earth Life inside an Asteroid Sample
Material from asteroid Ryugu riddled with earthly microbes provides a cautionary tale for scientists seeking signs of alien ...