NASA's Perseverance rover films Earth disappearing behind Phobos, a Martian first

NASA's Perseverance rover captured Earth being occulted by Mars' moon Phobos.

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This rare astronomical event provides a unique perspective on our planet from the Martian surface.

The images will help refine Phobos' orbital measurements and study its evolution.

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