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Cracks and Ridges on Europa
What appears to be a complex highway system on Earth is actually a system of ridges and cracks on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa. The distance between parallel ridges in this photograph is typically about 1 kilometer. The complexity of the cracks and ridges tells a story of Europa's past that is mostly undecipherable. Planetary geologists try to understand just the general origin of the overall features.
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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 2 June 2002 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
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In tropical astrology, 2 JUN 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 2 JUN 2002.
Questions about June 2, 2002
What space photo was released on June 2, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 2, 2002 was "Cracks and Ridges on Europa". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 2, 2002?
A last quarter moon, about 58% lit.
What day of the week was June 2, 2002?
June 2, 2002 was a Sunday, day 153 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 2, 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.