Mars’ moons are shaped like potatoes, so when they block out the sun, it looks pretty weird. NASA’s Perseverance rover recently captured a video of one of these “googly eye” solar eclipses.
On September 30th, the moon Phobos passed in front of the sun, casting a shadow on Mars. It was a strange and wonderful sight!
NASA’s Mars Rover Captures a Spooky Solar Eclipse
Just in time for Halloween, NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a spooky solar eclipse on Mars!
The rover’s video shows the potato-shaped moon Phobos passing in front of the sun. It’s a quick show, lasting only about 30 seconds. But it’s a fascinating glimpse into the Martian sky.
Scientists are using these eclipse observations to learn more about Phobos’ orbit and how it’s slowly getting closer to Mars.
So, the next time you look up at the moon, think about Phobos and its spooky solar eclipses!
