Mars otherwise known as the “red planet” because of the iron oxide surface on the planet that gives it a red color coat, is one point five hundred and twenty four astronomical units away from the sun. That’s one hundred and forty one point six million miles from the sun making it the fourth planet from the sun. It can easily be seen from Earth because of its red color. According to Nasa, “Mars is named for the ancient Roman god of war”. The Romans chose the name God Of War because it “resembles the color of blood”. In our solar system, Mars is the second smallest planet located in the terrestrial planets beyond Earth and before Jupiter. Earth has only one moon while Mars has two small moons. They are called Phobos and Deimos. Phobos means
