Capturing Of Strange Solar Eclipses And Martian Moon-Shadow Could Prove Decisive For Future Missions
Two solar eclipses on MarsLast week NASA's Curiosity Mars rover sent back some spectacular photographs of two solar eclipses caused by its two moons Phobos and Deimos. Are these "real" solar eclipses? That's an important distinction, but even if Martian solar eclipses are less than spectacular, they are important. Capturing solar eclipses on Mars help researchers fine-tune their understanding of each moon’s orbit around Mars. Eclipses make Mars "relatable"There's another reason why eclipses on Mars are important.
Source: Forbes April 05, 2019 11:59 UTC
