# How long does a Phobos/Mars solar eclipse take?

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**Created:** [May 8, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-a-phobos-mars-solar-eclipse-take/964153 "2022-05-08T21:04:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 8, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-a-phobos-mars-solar-eclipse-take/964153/4 "2022-05-08T21:56:46Z")

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I did the same calculation **[here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perseverance-rover-on-mars-was-mars-lander-set-for-feb-18th-landing/932068/253)** and came to the same conclusion. It actually takes a bit less than the calculated time because the sun exhibits an apparent motion in the opposite direction due to the rotation of Mars, but yes, it’s real time.

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