The sky on
your birthday.
Supernova 1994D and the Unexpected Universe
Supernova 1994D, seen as the bright spot in the lower left, exploded in the outskirts of galaxy NGC 4526. This supernova was a Type Ia, important for its consistent brightness. Type Ia supernovae are used as 'standard candles' to measure cosmic distances. By comparing their observed brightness to their known intrinsic brightness, astronomers can calculate how far away their host galaxies are.
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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 March 2000 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 12 March 2018 Spirals and supernovae See it as a poster -
Released on 12 March 2003 Location of star HD 209458 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 12 March 2010 Ring-shaped nebula around SN 1987A See it as a poster -
Released on 12 March 2014 The field around yellow hypergiant star HR 5171 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 March 2025 Clouds swirl over the Gulf of Alaska and underneath the aurora borealis See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 MAR 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 12 MAR 2000.
Questions about March 12, 2000
What space photo was released on March 12, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 12, 2000 was "Supernova 1994D and the Unexpected Universe". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 12, 2000?
A first quarter moon, about 43% lit.
What day of the week was March 12, 2000?
March 12, 2000 was a Sunday, day 72 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 12, 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.