NASA’s Curiosity rover just witnessed two solar eclipses on Mars

[Mike Wehner]

When a solar eclipse is expected here on Earth, it can be a pretty big deal. Back in August of 2017, a total solar eclipse occurred over much of the United States, and people traveled from huge distances just to catch a glimpse of the awe-inspiring sight.

For NASA, sending robots to other planets is a great way to learn more about Earth's neighbors, but it's also an opportunity to observe events like eclipses in places where humans have never ventured. In a new blog post, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory reveals that the Curiosity rover on Mars recently had the opportunity to see not one, but two solar eclipses.

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