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NASA's Perseverance rover has detected the first visible aurora on Mars, a green glow caused by a solar storm in March 2024. This marks the first time an aurora has been observed from a planet's surface other than Earth. The aurora, though dimmed by dust, offers hope that future astronauts could witness similar displays. The observation, published in Science Advances, allows for space weather forecasting on Mars, aiding scientific research.

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