Is Mars Really Red? A Physicist Explains the Science Behind Its Colour and More
Jun 21, 2025 - 15:00

A physicist explains the science behind Mars’s red appearance, linking its hue to iron oxide or rust. While known as the Red Planet, rover images and telescope data show varied colors, from tan to white ice caps. Observations in ultraviolet and infrared light reveal deeper insights into Mars’s atmosphere, surface, and seasonal changes, enriching planetary science.