📸 The Spiral North Pole of Mars
Each winter, Mars adds a fresh layer of carbon dioxide ice atop its North Pole. Swirling winds shaped by the planet’s rotation sculpt this spiral form, known as Planum Boreum. Data from ESA’s Mars Express and NASA’s MGS reveal the stunning structure.

📅 APOD – July 6, 2025
📷 ESA/DLR/FU Berlin; NASA MGS MOLA Science Team

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