Phobos Just Below Mars Limb

The larger and inner of the two martian moons, Phobos, is seen here floating just above the martian limb.
July 16, 2008
CreditESA/DLR/FU Berlin
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An image of Phobos by the High-Resolution Stereo Camera on board ESA's Mars Express spacecraft on January 22, 2007.

The larger and inner of the two martian moons is seen here floating just above the martian limb. The image has been enhanced slightly to bring out the detail on the moon.