Understanding How Martian Auroras Are Made

Understanding How Martian Auroras Are Made

HQ Web TeamJul 29, 2026 This July 23, 2026, illustration depicts charged particles from a solar storm stripping away charged particles of Mars’ atmosphere, one of the processes of Martian atmosphere loss studied by NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission. NASA MAVEN mission scientists have found that certain types of auroras on Mars form in a similar way to Earth-based auroras. Read more about this discovery. Image credit: NASA

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