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“Leonids Over Korean Observatory” is copyrighted by O Chul Kwon (SoBaekSan National Observatory). NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Leonid Meteor Shower peaks every year in November. In 2001, the shower had two peaks, with the second one being more intense and visible from Asia. This photo captures the second peak over the SoBaekSan National Observatory in Korea, with numerous meteors visible in the predawn sky. These streaks of light are caused by small particles of dust from Comet Tempel-Tuttle burning up in Earth's atmosphere.
The Earth on 12 December 2001 · Bahamas
NASA Terra took this picture on 12 December 2001, the day itself, not a release date.
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In tropical astrology, 12 DEC 2001 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 2001.
Questions about December 12, 2001
What space photo was released on December 12, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2001 was "Leonids Over Korean Observatory". 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 December 12, 2001?
A waning crescent moon, about 10% lit.
What day of the week was December 12, 2001?
December 12, 2001 was a Wednesday, day 346 of the 365 days in 2001.
Was there a meteor shower on December 12, 2001?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 2 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 12, 2001?
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.