NASA Captures Martian Eclipse That Looks Like a Pair of Googly Eyes
The Mars Perseverance Rover captured an eclipse last week from the surface of Mars as a moon passed in front of the Sun.
Goodbye Ingenuity, Perhaps We’ll Meet Again Someday
As seen from the Perseverance Rover as it drives away, NASA's Martian helicopter Ingenuity sits alone amidst windswept sand dunes, its mission complete.
How a Photographer Captured an Incredible Green Flash Around Venus
Swedish photographer and self-described amateur astronomer Peter Rosén witnessed a magnificent and rare sight in Sweden's night sky on January 8. While watching Venus rise above Stockholm's skyline, Rosén captured a colorful green flash around the planet.
After 3 Years, NASA’s Mars Camera Drone Has Made Its Final Flight
After greatly exceeding expectations and making dozens more trips into the Martian sky than planned, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter drone has made its final flight. Rest now, king.
Star Trek Symbol Photographed on Mars by Curiosity Rover
An amateur astronomer spotted a familiar sight on the surface of Mars in a photograph taken by NASA's Curiosity Rover.
NASA Perseverance Rover Captures 360 Image of Ancient Mars River
NASA has released a spellbinding 360-degree image of an ancient river found on Mars recorded by the space agency's Perseverance Rover.
Curiosity Captures a Day on Mars
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover is putting a cap on 2023 with a pair of new GIFs that show the Martian landscape over 12 hours from sunrise to sunset.
The Inside Story of How NASA’s Odyssey Saw Mars in a New Way
NASA's Odyssey orbiter has captured a never-before-seen view of Mars, mimicking the perspective of Earth astronauts have from the International Space Station.
Perseverance Spots Large Dust Devil Tearing Across Mars
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has captured an amazing sight on the Martian surface, a dust-filled twister.
New Photos Contextualize How Huge the Solar System’s Biggest Volcano Is
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released new photos captured by the Mars Express satellite that show evidence of landslides and a turbulent past around the most imposing volcano in the Solar system: Olympus Mons.
Infrared Photos Show the Difference Between Winter and Summer on Mars
The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) orbiter has captured some incredible ultraviolet images of the Red Planet taken at two different points along its orbit around the Sun.
The First Ever ‘Live Stream’ From Mars is Happening This Week
The European Space Agency (ESA) will broadcast the first ever live stream from Mars -- showing new images every 50 seconds as they come in from the Mars Express spacecraft.
NASA Perseverance Rover Captures 152-image Mosaic of Belva Crater
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover recently captured a series of 152 images while investigating the Belva Crater which NASA has stitched into a dramatic and striking mosaic.
Researchers Have Created an Incredibly Detailed Global Map of Mars
A team of scientists led by New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Center for Space Science has created a high-resolution map of Mars that holds great potential for researchers aiming to understand the red planet's history, and how its arid, barren landscape came to be.
Incredible Aerial Photo of Mars Shows Blue Sky and Perseverance Rover
During its 51st flight, NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter snapped a striking shot of Mars, showing an apparent blue sky -- a far cry from the typical dusty, dull sky seen from Mars' surface -- and captured a special guest in the frame, the Mars Perseverance rover.
Space Probe Captures Detailed Images of Mars’ Moon Deimos
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency has unveiled the most-detailed images ever of Deimos, the smaller and outermost of Mars' two natural satellites (the other is Phobos).
Scientists Have Created a Huge 5.7-Terapixel Global Image of Mars
A group at Caltech's Bruce Murray Laboratory for Planetary Visualization has unveiled a 5.7-terapixel global image of Mars.
Beautiful and Rare High-Altitude Clouds Captured Shimmering over Mars
The Mars Perseverance Rover has captured images of rare, high-altitude noctilucent clouds shimmering over the Red Planet.
Image of Ancient Glacier on Mars Raises Hopes for Human Exploration
The remains of a glacier on Mars have been discovered via the HiRISE camera attached to the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. If the ice is confirmed, it would have significant implications for humans who may land there one day.
NASA Helicopter Captures Gorgeous Sunset on Mars
NASA’s Mars helicopter drone has beamed back a rare pretty picture of a sunset on the Red Planet
NASA Release Photos of Strange Circular Sands Dunes on Mars
Unusual sand dunes have been spotted on Mars. Almost perfectly circular, planetary scientists have been left baffled as to what they are.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures the First Images of Sun Rays on Mars
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has captured images of sun rays shining through the clouds at sunset, the first time this type of light has ever been observed on the Red Planet.
The First Ever Close-up Image of Mars Was Actually a Paint-by-Numbers
The first time the public ever got to see a close-up image of Mars they were actually looking at a paint-by-numbers picture generated from the real photo's data.
Photographers Dodge Coyotes to Capture Comet and Mars Together
Two astrophotographers avoided a close encounter with a coyote in the Las Vegas desert as they captured a stunning image of a green comet and Mars together.
NASA Satellite Captures a Photo of a ‘Bear’ on Mars
A NASA satellite has captured an unusual object staring out from the surface of Mars -- a bear face.
Winter on Mars: NASA Explains Martian Frost and Ice With Photos
NASA has released a Martian weather report complete with photos taken of the Red Planet's icy landscape.
InSight Mars Lander Sends Final Image with Solar Panels Covered in Dust
NASA's Mars InSight Lander may have transmitted its final photo from the Red Planet after it tweeted that it's almost run out of power.
Photographer Captures Magical Moment Mars Emerges from Behind the Moon
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured Mars rising behind the full Moon which temporarily eclipsed the Red Planet in the night sky on Wednesday.
A Guide to Photographing October’s Night Sky
NASA has released a guide to the night sky in October advising that planetary giants, partial eclipses, and meteor showers will all be visible this month.
Spellbinding Photos of Mars Canyon That Would Stretch from NY to LA
The European Space Agency has released stunning images of the enormous Valles Marineris canyon taken by the Mars Express.
Detailed Photos of Mars Captured by China’s Tianwen-1 Probe
China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has published a series of detailed images taken by its Tianwen-1 Mars probe that cover the entire surface of Mars.
Curiosity Rover Captures Flaky Rocks on Mars from Past Climate Change
For the past year, NASA's Curiosity rover has been moving between two regions in order to look for evidence of water in Mars's past. Surprisingly, the area between the two target regions has provided fascinating details as well.
Photos of a Rare Planetary Alignment That Won’t Occur Again Until 2040
The last few days have seen a parade of planets lined up in the night sky with Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and the moon all visible -- a planetary alignment that won't happen again until 2040.
NASA Perseverance Rover Spots Trash on Mars
NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover has spotted something unexpected: a piece of the thermal blanket that the rover's team believes may have come off its rocket-powered jet pack when it made its descent to the Red Planet last year.
Watch NASA’s Mars Helicopter Set Another Flight Record
NASA's Mars helicopter drone Ingenuity has set a new record as it flew farther and faster than ever before and was captured by the aircraft's navigation camera.
Mars InSight Lander’s Final Selfie Shows Huge Amounts of Dust Buildup
NASA's Mars InSight Lander has taken its final selfie. Side-by-side with its first selfie taken in 2018 shows the extreme effect of the Red Planet's environment.
Mars Curiosity Rover Snaps Photo of ‘Doorway’ on Mars
Last week, NASA's Mars Curiosity rover captured a photo of what looks like a purposefully carved doorway that leads somewhere into the depths of the Red Planet.
NASA Ingenuity Helicopter Captures Spacecraft Wreckage on Mars
The Mars helicopter drone Ingenuity has captured aerial photos of some of the used Perseverance landing gear. NASA says this detailed aerial perspective could provide valuable insights for future missions.
Perseverance Rover Captures Stunning Solar Eclipse from Mars
The Mars Perseverance rover has captured detailed footage of Phobos, one of the Red Planet's moons, crossing the face of the Sun. It is the most zoomed-in, highest frame-rate observation of a Phobos solar eclipse taken from the Martian surface.
A Parade of Planets Will Cross the Night Sky Through Spring 2022
Starting in April, the northern hemisphere will be treated to an alignment of up to five planets and the moon, all visible together. Planetary alignments, especially at this scale, aren't common and could prove to be an excellent photo opportunity.