Astronomy Picture of the Day · Topic

Mars

734 entries from July 16, 1995 to October 14, 2026. Entries that mention Mars or Martian landscapes, moons and missions.

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The bright Mars is near the center of the Beehive cluster (M44) in the sky's horizon. A colorful aurora sits above in the sky, looking like a curtain of light. Dark trees and a river line the foreground. October 14, 2026

Mars and the Beehive Under an Aurora

Petr Horálek (Institute of Physics in Opava), Josef Kujal, Vojan HöferFisheye wide-angle image of the Curiosity rover on Mars. October 3, 2026

Selfie at Vera Rubin Ridge

Image Credit: NASA, JPL-Caltech, MSSS – Panorama: Andrew BodrovTwo people are seated looking up at the night sky. September 19, 2026

A Zodiacal Night

Neelam and Ajay Talwar (TWAN)Psyche Receives Gravity Assist from Mars July 29, 2026 · Video

Psyche Receives Gravity Assist from Mars

NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/True Story FilmsAn orange landscape is seen with many darker rocks visible in the foreground. Toward the image top is a large rock outcrop with orange sand on top. The outcrop may appear to resemble a large turtle. Please see the explanation for more detai July 21, 2026

Turtle Rock on Mars

Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / MSSS ; Processing & License : Thomas ThomopoulosPathfinder on Mars July 4, 2026

Pathfinder on Mars

Image Credit: Mars Pathfinder , JPL , NASAMars Marathon by Perseverance June 27, 2026

Mars Marathon by Perseverance

Image Credit: NASA , LPL (U. Arizona) , MRO , HiRISEA black and white image shows an unusual landscape with a bright ridge across the top and texture like small sand dunes. The shadow of something unusual dominates the image center. Wheels are visible at the bottom of the image. near the mid February 22, 2026

Shadow of a Martian Robot

Image Credit: NASA , JPL , Mars Exploration Rover MissionSeveral craters are visible on a tan surface. The largest crater, on the right, has internal markings that make it look like a winking face with a smile. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. February 1, 2026

Galle: Happy Face Crater on Mars

Image Credit: NASA , MGS , MSSSA large irregularly shaped object is shown that is mostly brown and shows many craters. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. January 25, 2026

Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars

Image Credit: NASA , LPL (U. Arizona) , MRO , HiRISEPart of a large rock on Mars is shown being mostly orange. On the rock are several irregular light-colored areas surrounded by a dark border. The spots are only millimeters across but might be a remnant biosignature of ancient Martian life. September 28, 2025

Leopard Spots on Martian Rocks

Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , MSSS , Perseverance RoverA SWAN, an ATLAS, and Mars September 26, 2025

A SWAN, an ATLAS, and Mars

Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block

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