Newfound Martian aurora actually the most common; sheds light on Mars' changing climate
Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 11:40
in Astronomy & Space
A type of Martian aurora first identified by NASA's MAVEN spacecraft in 2016 is actually the most common form of aurora occurring on the Red Planet, according to new results from the mission. The aurora is known as a proton aurora and can help scientists track water loss from Mars' atmosphere.