In the northern hemisphere, dust raising occurred north of Tempe and into Acidalia and dust haze was present over Olympia. In the south, local dust storms were observed in Aonia, Syria, and north of Valles Marineris. Diffuse water ice clouds associated with the aphelion cloud belt were present at tropical latitudes. Winter frost was visible in Argyre. Afternoon skies were relatively clear and storm-free over the Opportunity rover site at Endeavor Crater and the Curiosity rover site at Gale Crater… [More at link, including video]
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