Mars will be fully illuminated by the sun, providing the best viewing conditions from Earth. This is the when that planet is 'in opposition'. Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see them.

A NASA satellite has spotted frozen "kidney beans" on Mars' sand dunes trapped in place until springtime. Photographing them ...

Stargazers will be treated to a dazzling six-planet "alignment" this January.

The Mars Sample Return effort was billions of dollars over budget and not expected to return to Earth with its samples ... accomplish a specific part of the current plan. A team within NASA ...

Mars is approaching opposition on Wednesday (Jan. 15), the moment when it is situated directly opposite the sun as seen from Earth ... "The city view from Vista View Park in Davie, Broward ...

If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, bundle up to stay warm and enjoy the view ... Mars is at opposition, meaning it’s directly opposite the sun from the vantage point of Earth.

Mars' southern hemisphere absorbs a lot of the sun's energy during the Red Planet's spring, and that may be causing Mars' ...

The distance between Earth and Mars changes constantly due ... In this article, we delve into the mechanics of traveling to Mars using current technology and examine the variables that impact ...

And even at that price, the mission would be stretched out and samples would not get back to Earth before 2040. As originally envisioned, the Mars Sample ... feasible given current budget ...