The sky on
your birthday.
“Moon and Planets by the Eiffel Tower” is copyrighted by Thierry Legault. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Eiffel Tower stands against a twilight sky, with the Moon and planets visible above it. The Moon appears as a crescent, and nearby planets are bright points of light. This view captures a serene moment where human architecture meets the cosmos.
The Earth on 22 May 2002 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania
NASA Terra took this picture on 22 May 2002, the day itself, not a release date.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 22 May 2002 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 22 May 2017 Inflating Sh2-308 See it as a poster -
Released on 22 May 2012 Late Afternoon Shadows at Endeavour Crater on Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 22 May 2025 Cairo, Egypt, the Arab nation's largest city located near the Nile Delta See it as a poster -
Released on 22 May 2025 City lights outline the Mediterranean Sea coast See it as a poster -
Released on 22 May 2015 Laser frequency comb installed on HARPS See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 MAY 2002 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 MAY 2002.
Questions about May 22, 2002
What space photo was released on May 22, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 22, 2002 was "Moon and Planets by the Eiffel Tower". 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 May 22, 2002?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 80% lit.
What day of the week was May 22, 2002?
May 22, 2002 was a Wednesday, day 142 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 22, 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.