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Jupiter Eyes Ganymede
Jupiter's Great Red Spot appears next to Ganymede, the solar system's largest moon. This enhanced-contrast image from the Cassini spacecraft shows new details of Jupiter's complex cloud patterns. Features as small as 250 kilometers are visible, including counter-clockwise rotating high-pressure white ovals.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 December 2000 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2022 Cosmic Smokescreen See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2013 Titan North See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2016 A closer look at IC 5201 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around R Aquarii See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2012 The Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 DEC 2000 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 12 DEC 2000.
Questions about December 12, 2000
What space photo was released on December 12, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2000 was "Jupiter Eyes Ganymede". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 12, 2000?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was December 12, 2000?
December 12, 2000 was a Tuesday, day 347 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on December 12, 2000?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 2 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 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.