NASA rover takes striking image of dawn's early light on Mars

6 articles, oldest first.

1. Phys

   NASA's Curiosity rover catches stunning Martian dawn ↗ (opens Phys)

   Published Oct 6, 2026

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   A newly released panorama captured by NASA's Curiosity rover offers the most detailed view yet of distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs, highlighting features the mission's scientists have long been waiting to see up close. The scene was snapped at 8:30 a.m.

2. EarthSky

   Martian dawn pic from Curiosity rover highlights cliffs and crags ↗ (opens EarthSky)

   Published Oct 8, 2026

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   On October 6, 2026, NASA released an image of Martian dawn from the Curiosity rover. The image captures a pale light illuminating distant cliffs and crags. The post Martian dawn pic from Curiosity rover highlights cliffs and crags first appeared on EarthSky .

3. Gizmodo

   A Rare Image of Mars at Dawn Reveals the Beauty of Its Ancient Cliffs ↗ (opens Gizmodo)

   Published Oct 8, 2026

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   NASA's Curiosity rover captured the soft morning light illuminating the Martian landscape.

4. Casper Star-Tribune

   NASA rover takes striking image of dawn's early light on Mars ↗ (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

   Published Oct 8, 2026

   Same headline from 2 more outlets

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   The image was taken by the Curiosity rover's Mastcam camera about an hour after the sun rose above a landscape featuring wind-carved cliffs in the distance.

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