Ice melts in the springtime on Mars | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2026

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April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM

• •Springtime melting ice observed at Chasma Boreale.
• •HiRISE camera captures melting ice and dunes.
• •Dunes indicate Martian wind patterns.
• •Image highlights similarities between worlds.

Spring has arrived at Chasma Boreale on Mars, as evidenced by a new image from the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The image reveals melting ice and crescent-shaped dunes across the Martian surface. These dunes provide insights into Martian wind patterns. This image serves as a reminder of the shared similarities between worlds across the solar system, despite their differences.

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