Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 25, 2006

Northern Spring on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2006 is “Northern Spring on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MSSS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 122 words.

From the explanation

“Astronomical spring came to planet Earth’s northern hemisphere this week (and autumn to the south) with the equinox on March 20th. But on Mars , northern spring began on January 22nd.”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 25, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: MSSS , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 122 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 25, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-march-25-northern-spring-on-mars

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