Curiosity Blog, Sols 5036-5042: Watching the Clouds Go By
Written by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Happy New Mars Year!
NASA reports: Written by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Happy New Mars Year!
We mark the start of a new year on Mars at the beginning of the northern hemisphere spring, or the vernal equinox. We then keep track of the seasons by counting degrees of solar longitude.
This science story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Curiosity Blog, Watching the Clouds Go By and Happy New Mars Year.
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- Curiosity Blog, Watching the Clouds Go By, Happy New Mars Year, Alex Innanen
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