"Perseverance Rover's Breathtaking Image: A Captivating 'Blue Sunset' on Mars"

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"Perseverance Rover's Breathtaking Image: A Captivating 'Blue Sunset' on Mars"
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The Perseverance Rover captured a unique "Blue Sunset" on Mars, showcasing the distinct interaction between sunlight and the Martian atmosphere. Unlike Earth's sunset, where blue light is scattered, Mars' atmosphere scatters lower-frequency red light during the day, creating a red sky. During twilight, the red light disperses, revealing a cool blue hue due to the dusty haze. Twilight on Mars provides an opportunity for studying the planet's atmosphere and detecting dust and ice clouds. The Curiosity rover has also captured remarkable images of the Sun's rays piercing through Martian twilight clouds, providing insights into particle size changes within the clouds.

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