How can Mars sometimes be warmer than Earth?
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 10:00
in Astronomy & Space
Remember a few weeks ago when the weather on Mars was making the news? At the time, parts of the Red Planet was experiencing temperatures that were actually warmer than parts of the US. Naturally, there were quite a few skeptics. How could a planet with barely any atmosphere which is farther from the Sun actually be warmer than Earth?