NASA’s Curiosity rover captures dazzling sunset on Mars
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- 07 Mar 2023
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Curiosity used its black-and-white navigation cameras to take the first photo of the sun's beams on Mars.
Mars has always been the epitome of interplanetary exploration as it can be a base for human to live. But before this can happen, researchers are exploring this uninhabitable world, and recently they have seen an unbelievable sight.
On February 2, the NASA Curiosity rover witnessed a spectacular twilight show on Mars. As the sun set beyond its horizon, brilliant crepuscular rays fanned outward in all directions towards an atmospheric backdrop of mesmerizing clouds. This otherworldly phenomenon was captured for the first time since the human-made machine arrived on the Red planet - offering us a glimpse of something truly extraordinary.
Clouds could provide vital information about Mars' weather
As stated by NASA, with the assistance of its intrepid rover, Curiosity, scientists have been given a mysterious glimpse into Mars' twilight skies.
These noctilucent clouds appear much higher than those normally seen on our neighboring planet. Their composition suggests they are made from dry ice - indicating temperatures far below that found nearer ground level.
Investigating these night-shining formations could provide vital information about Martian weather patterns, helping us uncover details about atmospheric temperature range and winds that shape this distant world's unique climate. Read More…
