Fact of the Day: 29/10/2021
Why is Mars red?
The Martian surface dust and soil is full of iron, which rusts (oxidizes), turning reddish brown. This is what makes the soil, atmosphere, and planet in general appear red.
Reference(s): https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/mars/overview/
Fact Author: Ace
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