Perseverance Rover captures unique 'Blue Sunset' on Mars

Sunday, 8 October 2023
The Perseverance Rover on Mars captured a unique sunset with a cool blue hue around the sun. Unlike Earth's sunset, Mars' atmosphere primarily composed of carbon dioxide interacts with iron-rich dust, scattering red light during the day and creating a red sky. However, during twilight, the red light disperses, revealing a cool blue hue due to the dusty haze.

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Video Credit: Rumble - Published on October 7, 2023

News video: NASA’S Perseverance Rover’s First 360 View of Mars

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This video shows the first 360-degree view of the landing site of NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars, as captured by the rover’s color Navigation Cameras, or Navcams. The Navcams are on the remote sensing mast (or “head”) of the rover. Perseverance possesses the most cameras of any Mars rover...

Perseverance Rover captures unique 'Blue Sunset' on Mars

NASA’S Perseverance Rover’s First 360 View of Mars 00:30

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