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NASA's Perseverance Captures Mars' Partial Solar EclipseEarth Awaits Total Eclipse

As Mars experiences a partial eclipse by moon Phobos, North America prepares for a total solar eclipse, highlighting celestial events across planets.

  • NASA's Perseverance rover captured a partial solar eclipse on Mars caused by its moon Phobos on February 8, 2024.
  • The event precedes a total solar eclipse expected across North America on April 8, 2024, marking a celestial connection between Earth and Mars.
  • Phobos, described as potato-shaped, is too small to completely block the sun on Mars, resulting in only partial eclipses.
  • The observation of Phobos' orbit helps scientists study Mars' interior and predict its eventual collision with the planet.
  • North America's upcoming total solar eclipse will cross parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada, offering a rare spectacle.
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