"Mars Solar Eclipse: New NASA Images Capture Planet in Partial Darkness"

NASA's Perseverance rover captured images of a partial solar eclipse on Mars as its moon, Phobos, passed in front of the sun, casting a shadow on the planet's surface. The images will help scientists measure subtle shifts in Phobos' orbit and study Mars' crust and mantle. The rover also captured a similar eclipse caused by Mars' smaller moon, Deimos. The Perseverance rover landed on Mars in 2021 and is on a mission to seek signs of ancient life and collect rock and soil samples. Meanwhile, North America is gearing up for a rare total solar eclipse on April 8.