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A Martian Eclipse: Phobos Crosses the Sun
This video, taken by the Perseverance rover in 2022, shows Mars's moon Phobos crossing the Sun. Phobos is much smaller than Earth's Moon, at only 11.5 kilometers across, but it orbits much closer to Mars. Phobos is so close to Mars that it is expected to break up and crash into the planet within the next 50 million years.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Sun on your day The Sun on 24 May 2026 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 24 May 2026 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 24 May 2004 Happy Anniversary to a Galactic Explorer See it as a poster -
Released on 24 May 2024 M78 from the Euclid Space Telescope See it as a poster -
Released on 24 May 2021 A Distant Spiral in Virgo See it as a poster -
Released on 24 May 2010 Heart and Soul See it as a poster -
Released on 24 May 2005 Close-up of Keystone on Methuselah Outcrop See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 MAY 2026 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 MAY 2026.
Questions about May 24, 2026
What space photo was released on May 24, 2026?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 24, 2026 was "A Martian Eclipse: Phobos Crosses the Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 24, 2026?
A first quarter moon, about 54% lit.
What day of the week was May 24, 2026?
May 24, 2026 was a Sunday, day 144 of the 365 days in 2026.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 24, 2026?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.