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Neutron Mars
The Mars Odyssey spacecraft used its neutron detectors to create this global map of Mars, looking for water. Cosmic rays hit the surface, scattering neutrons back into space. If hydrogen is present, it absorbs these neutrons, creating 'cold spots' on the map. This false-color image shows areas where hydrogen, likely in the form of water ice, is concentrated near the surface.
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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 15 March 2002 · Baja California See it as a poster -
Released on 15 March 2011 Wide-field view of the Tarantula Nebula and its surroundings (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 15 March 2011 Hubble snaps close-up of the Tarantula See it as a poster -
Released on 15 March 2017 The Cone Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 15 March 2021 A Flash of Life See it as a poster -
Released on 15 March 2025 City lights dot the cloudy, midwestern landscape of the United States See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 MAR 2002 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 15 MAR 2002.
Questions about March 15, 2002
What space photo was released on March 15, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 15, 2002 was "Neutron Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 15, 2002?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was March 15, 2002?
March 15, 2002 was a Friday, day 74 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 15, 2002?
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.