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During Mars solar conjunction in November 2023, NASA's Curiosity rover, stationary for two weeks, utilized its front and rear black-and-white Hazcams to record a 12-hour Martian day. The videos, recorded on the 4,002nd sol of the mission, showcase Curiosity's own shadow moving across the Martian surface. Hindered by solar interference, the rover's activities were intentionally scaled back, prompting the team to use Hazcams for the first time to capture potential weather phenomena. While no significant weather was observed, two 25-frame videos illustrate the rover's silhouette shifting from morning to evening. Curiosity, active for over 4,000 sols, recently drilled its 39th sample to study Mars' ancient climate evolution. Despite challenges, including a filter wheel issue, the rover remains operational.