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“A Perseid Meteor” is copyrighted by S. Kohle & B. Koch (Astron. I., U. Bonn). NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe annual Perseid Meteor Shower, caused by grains of dust and gravel from Comet Swift-Tuttle, peaks this weekend. These particles vaporize as they enter Earth's atmosphere, creating streaks of light. The Perseids are typically the most active meteor shower of the year. This year, however, a bright Moon will make them harder to see.
Folds on Europa
NASA released this picture on 11 August 2000. That is the day it was published, not the day it was taken.
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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 August 2026 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2026 A partial solar eclipse is pictured from the International Space Station See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2012 Spiral Galaxy NGC 4038 in Collision See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2013 Stars fleeing a cosmic crash See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2026 2026 Total Solar Eclipse See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 AUG 2000 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 AUG 2000.
Questions about August 12, 2000
What space photo was released on August 12, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 12, 2000 was "A Perseid Meteor". 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 August 12, 2000?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was August 12, 2000?
August 12, 2000 was a Saturday, day 225 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on August 12, 2000?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks tomorrow.
Is it free?
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