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Is Mars Really Red? A Scientific and Visual Explanation of the Color of the Red Planet

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Since ancient times, Mars has fascinated humanity. Its reddish glow made it stand out in the night sky, earning the name of "red planet." But is Mars as red as we imagine it? Modern science helps us to understand that, as with many things in the universe, reality is more complex and surprising than myth. Why does Mars look red from Earth? When we look at Mars from our planet, we see it with a characteristic reddish tone. This perception has its …
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Since ancient times, Mars has fascinated humanity. Its reddish glow made it stand out in the night sky, earning the name of "red planet." But is Mars as red as we imagine it? Modern science helps us to understand that, as with many things in the universe, reality is more complex and surprising than myth. Why does Mars look red from Earth? When we look at Mars from our planet, we see it with a characteristic reddish tone. This perception has its …

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WWWhat's new broke the news in on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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