Avalanches, icy explosions and dunes: NASA is tracking New Year on Mars

Dec 20, 2024

Instead of a winter wonderland, the Red Planet's northern hemisphere goes through an active—even explosive—spring thaw. While New Year's Eve is around the corner here on Earth, Mars scientists are ahead of the game: The Red Planet completed a trip around the sun on Nov. 12, 2024, prompting a few researchers to raise a toast.