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“Lightning on Earth” is copyrighted by Adam Block (KPNO), AURA, NOAO, NSF. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteLightning is a powerful electrical discharge in clouds during rainstorms. Although the exact cause of charge separation in clouds is still being researched, lightning bolts are common. On average, 6,000 lightning bolts occur between clouds and the Earth every minute. These lightning strokes were photographed behind Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
The Earth on 17 July 2000 · Nile Delta and Sinai
NASA Terra took this picture on 17 July 2000, the day itself, not a release date.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 17 July 2000 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2003 Ground-based image of the galaxy cluster CL0024+1654 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2003 Sky around galaxy cluster CL0024+1654 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2023 Starstruck image of Arp 263 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2017 Dim and diffuse See it as a poster -
Released on 17 July 2023 A cosmic master of disguise See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 JUL 2000 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 JUL 2000.
Questions about July 17, 2000
What space photo was released on July 17, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2000 was "Lightning on Earth". 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 July 17, 2000?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was July 17, 2000?
July 17, 2000 was a Monday, day 199 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 17, 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.