ScienceThe StarNASA rover takes striking image of dawn's early light on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a stunning image of sunrise on Mars, revealing ancient wind-carved rock formations that scientists believe formed around 3 billion years ago.
WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - NASA has released a striking image of dawn on the Martian surface taken by its Curiosity rover, showing sunlight bathing jagged crags formed billions of years ago as the car-sized vehicle continues to explore Earth's planetary neighbor.
NASA released a striking photo of dawn on Mars taken by the Curiosity rover, showing jagged wind-carved cliffs lit by the rising sun.
The bright craggy peaks are a rock layer called yardangs, likely formed about 3 billion years ago from wind-blown sediment or volcanic ash, spanning about 16 kilometres across Mount Sharp.
NASA hopes Curiosity will reach the yardang layer by 2027 or 2028, where it will study the geology for more clues about Mars's ancient wetter and warmer past.
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