The sky on
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El Niño Earth
El Niño is a temporary global climate change caused by unusually warm water in the central Pacific Ocean. This false-color image from the TOPEX/Poseidon satellite shows warm water in white, indicating areas of higher sea surface height. El Niño can lead to unusual or severe weather patterns across the globe.
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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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Released on 12 November 2012 Galactic fireflies See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2018 Of bent time and jellyfish See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2014 Philae Attempts Comet Nucleus Landing See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2019 NGC 3717: A Nearly Sideways Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2013 The Unexpected Tails of Asteroid P5 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 NOV 1997 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 NOV 1997.
Questions about November 12, 1997
What space photo was released on November 12, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 1997 was "El Niño Earth". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 12, 1997?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was November 12, 1997?
November 12, 1997 was a Wednesday, day 316 of the 365 days in 1997.
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