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The rotation of Phobos is Synchronous meaning ''Existing or occurring at the same time.''

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Is Phobos rotation prograde or retrograde?

Phobos, one of Mars' moons, orbits in a prograde motion around Mars, meaning it follows the same direction as the planet's rotation.


In what direction does Phobos rise and set from mars?

Phobos rises in the west and sets in the east.


What is the length of day on Phobos?

The length of a day on Phobos is approximately 7 hours and 39 minutes. Phobos is the innermost and larger moon of Mars, and it has a very fast orbit around the planet, resulting in a quick rotation period.


What is the rotational speed of Phobos?

Phobos, one of Mars' moons, has a rotational speed that allows it to complete one rotation on its axis approximately every 7 hours and 39 minutes. Interestingly, this rotation period is longer than its orbital period around Mars, which is about 6 hours and 9 minutes. As a result, Phobos rises in the west and sets in the east on Mars, a unique characteristic among celestial bodies.


Which direction is Phobos from Mars?

Phobos orbits Mars in a close-in, nearly circular orbit that is closer to Mars than any other moon is to its planet in the solar system. It moves in a westward (retrograde) motion compared to the rotation of Mars, rising in the west and setting in the east.


Does phobos have rocks?

Yes. Phobos does have rocks. :)


Where is the Phobos?

Phobos is one of the two moons of Mars.


Which moon is bigger from Mars?

The answer for this question is Phobos. Phobos is bigger than Deimos. Phobos and Deimos are the moons on Mars.


What is the rotation speed of mars moon Phobos in days and hours?

Phobos is in a synchronos orbit round Mars. This means that (like our moon,) it rorates once for each orbit it makes and it therefore always presents the same face to Mars. The orbital (and thus rotational) period of Phobos is 7h 39.2min.


Equals What are the names of Mars' moons?

Mars has two moons: Phobos and Deimos. Both moons are irregularly shaped and are thought to be captured asteroids from the asteroid belt.


What does the name Phobos mean?

The name Phobos means "fear" or "panic" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Phobos was the god of fear and a companion to Ares, the god of war. Phobos is also the name of one of the moons of Mars.


Is Phobos larger than Deimos?

Yes, Phobos is bigger than Deimos. Phobos mass is .00000018 and Deimos mass is .000000024. Phobos is 12X8 (miles) and Deimos is 7X6