Three facts about Mars
- Mars is often referred to as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance, which is caused by iron oxide, or rust, on its surface.
- Mars has two small moons named Phobos and Deimos. These moons are irregularly shaped and are thought to be captured asteroids.
- Mars is the fourth planet in our solar system, located between Earth and Jupiter. It is approximately 142 million miles (228 million kilometers) away from the Sun.
