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“Julius Caesar and Leap Days” is copyrighted by Rune Rysstad. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteJulius Caesar introduced a calendar system in 46 BC that included a leap day every four years. This was based on advice from astronomer Sosigenes of Alexandria. The purpose was to account for the Earth's orbital period being slightly longer than 365 rotations, ensuring the calendar remained aligned with the seasons. Today is one of those extra days.
The Earth on 29 February 2000 · Nile Delta and Sinai
NASA Terra took this picture on 29 February 2000, the day itself, not a release date.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 29 February 2000 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 29 February 2024 The city lights of the Denver, Colorado, area (lower right) are pictured from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster -
Released on 29 February 2024 Water in the HL Tauri disc See it as a poster -
Released on 29 February 2016 A stellar fingerprint See it as a poster -
Released on 29 February 2012 Explosive Allegations See it as a poster -
Released on 29 February 2008 Summer End See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 FEB 2000 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 29 FEB 2000.
Questions about February 29, 2000
What space photo was released on February 29, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 29, 2000 was "Julius Caesar and Leap Days". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on February 29, 2000?
A waning crescent moon, about 29% lit.
What day of the week was February 29, 2000?
February 29, 2000 was a Tuesday, day 60 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 29, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.