Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 26, 2024

Martian Moon Eclipses Martian Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 2024 is “Martian Moon Eclipses Martian Moon,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: ESA , DLR , FU Berlin , Mars Express ; Processing & CC BY 2.0 License : Andrea Luck. The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“What if there were two moons in the sky — and they eclipsed each other? This happens on Mars .”

— APOD editors, February 26, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 26, 2024
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: ESA , DLR , FU Berlin , Mars Express ; Processing & CC BY 2.0 License : Andrea Luck
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 26, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-february-26-martian-moon-eclipses-martian-moon

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