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Weather conditions were very similar to the previous week on Mars. Small transient dust storms were observed over northern Aonia much of the week. Other short-lived dust storms were spotted northwest of Elysium Mons shield volcano and along the edge … Continue reading →

The aphelion cloud-belt, composed of diffuse water-ice aerosols, prevailed over the mid-to-low latitudes of the red planet last week. Looking to the southern highlands, a couple local scale dust storms were observed over Syria / Solis and northern Aonia. Focusing … Continue reading →

Last week on Mars, condensate water-ice clouds mostly obscured the plains of Hellas. Afternoon orographic clouds were also spotted over Elysium Mons. Looking poleward, the north polar ice cap reached its summer configuration. Ground frost associated with the seasonal south … Continue reading →

For the past week on Mars, the northern plains continued to be an area of sparse dust storm activity, which is typical for this time of the summer season. Further equator ward, the aphelion cloud-belt was prominent in the afternoon … Continue reading →

During the past week, local dust storms were observed over the defrosted dune fields along the edge of the perennial north polar cap. Further to the south, afternoon orographic water-ice clouds persisted over all the major shield volcanoes, while the … Continue reading →

The weather on Mars this past week was very seasonal. Dust lifting activity was observed off the northern perennial ice cap and near defrosting dune fields. Each afternoon, the widespread aphelion cloud-belt prevailed over the equatorial regions. Further to the … Continue reading →

Red planet last week, Aphelion cloud-belt widespread As Solstices arrived. Regional storm swept Over plains northward Tempe. Dust unfurled East-West Sporadic storms passed Above equatorial lands. Rovers gazed storm-free. [More at link, including video]

For the past week on Mars, the aphelion cloud-belt continued to expand its presence of water-ice clouds over equatorial regions. During the second half of the week, a couple small short-lived dust storms were observed over eastern Meridiani and Solis … Continue reading →

The martian aphelion cloud-belt continued to dominate the afternoon skies over low latitudes last week. During that time, local scale dust storms were spotted over northern Aonia, eastern Meridiani, northwest of Elysium Mons, and further north over the northern plains … Continue reading →

For the past week on Mars, the aphelion cloud-belt continued to develop at equatorial latitudes. Further to the north, dust activity around the ice cap lofted particulates over the plains of Arcadia and Acidalia. Looking towards the southern highlands, more … Continue reading →