The sky on
your birthday.
Cosmic Ripples Implicate Dark Universe
The cosmic microwave background radiation, a remnant of the Big Bang, shows ripples and patterns. These variations in temperature and spacing provide strong evidence for the existence of dark matter and dark energy. The data from instruments like WMAP helped confirm these components of our universe.
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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 29 May 2002 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 29 May 2008 Fish Eye View of Horizon and Lander See it as a poster -
Released on 29 May 2021 Lunar Dust and Duct Tape See it as a poster -
Released on 29 May 2023 Giant cosmic networks See it as a poster -
Released on 29 May 2008 Dance of the Light Echoes See it as a poster -
Released on 29 May 2013 The globular star cluster NGC 6752 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 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 29 MAY 2002.
Questions about May 29, 2002
What space photo was released on May 29, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 29, 2002 was "Cosmic Ripples Implicate Dark Universe". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 29, 2002?
A waning gibbous moon, about 93% lit.
What day of the week was May 29, 2002?
May 29, 2002 was a Wednesday, day 149 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 29, 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.