
This image shows Phobos, the larger of Mars two moons, as it transits in front of the sun. This image was taken by NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity during the afternoon of the rover 3,078th Martian day, or sol.
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NASA ID
PIA16228
Date Created
October 15, 2012
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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