Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Martian Eclipse: Phobos Crosses the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 24, 2026 is “A Martian Eclipse: Phobos Crosses the Sun,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , ASU MSSS , SSI. The original explanation runs about 174 words.

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From the explanation

“What’s that passing in front of the Sun? It looks like a moon, but it can’t be Earth’s Moon , because it isn’t round.”

— APOD editors, May 24, 2026

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At a glance

Date
May 24, 2026
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , ASU MSSS , SSI
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 174 words

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The MoonThe SunMarsEclipses

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