This sand dune, known as Dingo Gap, was crossed by Mars Curiosity in 2014. This image has been slightly 'white balanced' as opposed to being shown in true color, which enables the differences in the ...

A planet's appearance is determined by its composition and atmospheric conditions. Inner planets are rocky due to the Sun's heat, while outer planets contain more gas. Atmospheric gases and surface ...

For centuries Mars has been called "the Red Planet" and there's a scientific reason why. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Fiery rose and peach sunset skies are a unique perk of our home on Earth. But what colors appear ...

When Voyager 2 flew by Neptune in 1989, it sent back images that were processed to better reveal features like bands and a dark spot. But a new study says it's actually a greener planet.

The colored photo was taken about 17 feet above the ground, so people can clearly see the red-orange Martian surface. At the bottom of the image, the shadow of Ingenuity can be seen, with two of its ...

And the little chopper could take to the skies for the first time on Sunday (April 11). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. NASA's ...

Astronomers from Cornell have developed a practical model that they call an environmental color decoder. The new practical model is designed to find climate clues to help in the search for potentially ...

Neptune has long been depicted as a deeper, darker blue than its fellow ice giant Uranus, but a new study shows that both are a similar shade of... Don't look so blue, Neptune: Now astronomers know ...

In 1989, Voyager 2 became the first and only spacecraft to ever fly by Neptune, and images from that mission famously show a planet that's a deep azure color. But in reality, Neptune is far more of a ...