The name "Mars" is the Latinized (Roman) version of the Greek god Ares, the god of war. In Greek mythology, Deimos and Phobos were Ares' sons, who would accompany him onto the battlefield.
Dec. 16, 2024 — The combination of low temperature, atmospheric pressure and water vapor pressure on Mars means any liquid water found there would likely freeze, boil or evaporate immediately ...
Mars was named by the Romans after their god of war because of its blood-red color. Egyptians called it "Her Desher," which means "the red one." Mars takes 687 days, or 1.8 years, to orbit the sun.
The next time Mars will be this close is February 2027. As for Venus, the planet will have its chance to shine later in January through early February, dwarfing Mars’ light. Appropriately enough for a ...
As for Venus, the planet will have its chance to shine later in January through early February, dwarfing Mars’ light. Appropriately enough for a planet named after the goddess of love ...