Phobos transit from Perseverance 2026

The image has been tinted to simulate what a human would see if they were watching the transit from the Martian surface through protective solar eclipse glasses.  

Perseverance has captured several Phobos transits since its landing at Jezero Crater in February 2021. By comparing the various recordings, scientists can refine their understanding of the potato-shaped moon's orbit, learning how it is changing. Eons from now, Phobos’ orbit is expected to eventually send the moon toward the red planet’s surface.