Science
Curiosity rover on Mars captures clouds passing overhead, similar to Earth’s – Firstpost
Due to their high altitude, the ‘noctilucent’ clouds on Mars seen in the video can be lit up by the sun even at night time.

FP TrendingMar 23, 2021 16:07:26 IST
A car-sized rover that landed on Mars on 6 August 2012, better known as the Curiosity rover, has captured stunning footage of clouds passing over the Martian surface. Shot by cameras attached to the top of Curiosity, the five-minute-clip shows clouds above the surface of Mars. The footage was captured on 19 March 2021 and has been shared by North Carolina State Universitys scientist Dr Paul Byrne.
According to a report in the Independent, five minutes of time…
-
Noosa News22 hours ago
Reubhan Ralph identified as man behind terrifying childcare centre incident in Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast
-
General20 hours ago
Police say new leads being pursued after baby’s body found in Alexander Heights stormwater drain
-
General24 hours ago
Man dies at shopping centre car park at Charlestown following reports of assault
-
Noosa News23 hours ago
Schoolgirls hit by fishtailing car in terrifying crash in Bellbird Park, Ipswich