A solar eclipse... FROM MARS!

Bad Astronomy
By Phil Plait
Sep 15, 2012 9:34 PMNov 20, 2019 4:44 AM

Newsletter

Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
 

OK, this is simply too cool. The Mars Curiosity rover has already returned thousands of images taken of the Red Planet's landscape. But on September 13, 2012, it was commanded not to look around, but to look up, at the Sun. Why? Because Mars's tiny moon Phobos passed directly in front of the Sun, partially eclipsing it!

0 free articles left
Want More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/month

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

0 free articlesSubscribe
Discover Magazine Logo
Want more?

Keep reading for as low as $1.99!

Subscribe

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

Stay Curious

Sign up for our weekly newsletter and unlock one more article for free.

 

View our Privacy Policy


Want more?
Keep reading for as low as $1.99!


Log In or Register

Already a subscriber?
Find my Subscription

More From Discover
Stay Curious
Join
Our List

Sign up for our weekly science updates.

 
Subscribe
To The Magazine

Save up to 40% off the cover price when you subscribe to Discover magazine.

Copyright © 2025 LabX Media Group