The sky on
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Mercury: A Cratered Inferno
Mercury's surface is heavily cratered and rocky, similar to our Moon's. Mercury is about 4800 km in diameter, slightly larger than the Moon. It is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at about one-third the Earth's orbital radius. Its surface temperature varies from a frigid -180 degrees Celsius to a scorching 400 degrees Celsius.
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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 30 November 2021 Wide-field view of the region of the sky hosting NGC 7727 See it as a poster -
Released on 30 November 2015 Through the elliptical haze See it as a poster -
Released on 30 November 2022 Pillars of Creation (NIRCam and MIRI Composite Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 November 2022 Pillars of Creation (NIRCam and MIRI Composite Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 November 2020 Cosmic Wonderland See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 NOV 1997 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 NOV 1997.
Questions about November 30, 1997
What space photo was released on November 30, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 30, 1997 was "Mercury: A Cratered Inferno". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 30, 1997?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was November 30, 1997?
November 30, 1997 was a Sunday, day 334 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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