Mars, the Red Planet

Comparing Mars's size to Earth's size (as if they were placed side by side) Image credit: NASA

Mars is called the red planet. Its rocks and soil look red. The color comes from the iron in them. The sky on Mars would look pink from the red dust.

Mars is a cold desert. Rain never falls. The warmest days never get above freezing. Nights get much colder.

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