We can finally predict when Mars' skies will glow green with auroras, scientists say

An illustration showing a rover sitting under a dark green sky full of northern lights flickering with stars.

Mars may be known as the Red Planet, but under the right cosmic conditions, its skies shimmer emerald with auroras — and for the first time, scientists think they can predict the spectacle.

Being able to predict Martian auroras, which result from solar storms that also unleash harmful radiation, could provide future astronauts with crucial warning and time to take cover, scientists say.