"Rare Glimpse: Mars' View of Total Solar Eclipse 2024"

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"Rare Glimpse: Mars' View of Total Solar Eclipse 2024"
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NASA shared timelapse photos of Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos, transiting the sun in preparation for today's North American total solar eclipse. The Perseverance rover captured images of Phobos passing in front of the sun, while Deimos had its own transit in January. These events provide insight into the moons' orbits and the eventual collision of Phobos with Mars. The visuals offer a glimpse of what a solar eclipse looks like from the perspective of the Red Planet.

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