Mars' distinctive red color comes from the mineral ferrihydrite, which only forms in the presence of cool water, a new study ...

Above Venus, the second-brightest planet should be Jupiter and then high at the top of the sky will be Mars, which should be brighter than it normally is and have a distinctive pinkish color.

First you will see the brighter planets spread across the sky from west to southeast. Looking up in the sky to the southeast you will easily see a bright object with a reddish color, that’s Mars.

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...