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BIRTHDAY · 4 JUN 2002

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A Martian Metamorphosis

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COSMIC MESSAGE

Is it an Escher, or Mars? Three different types of surfaces in the North Polar Cap of Mars morph into each other, reminiscent of M. C. Escher's works. On the far left, dark sand covers the ground, while the center shows a transition to a dune field. On the far right, a transition is made to a much lighter surface, likely containing a larger amount of ice. Shadows indicate that lighter material holds the higher ground, with some steep cliffs on the divide.

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GEMINI

In tropical astrology, 4 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 4 JUN 2002.

THE ALMANAC FOR 4 JUN 2002
DAY
Tuesday
MOON
Last quarter, 37% lit
POSITION
Day 155 of 365

Questions about June 4, 2002

What space photo was released on June 4, 2002?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 2002 was "A Martian Metamorphosis". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on June 4, 2002?

A last quarter moon, about 37% lit.

What day of the week was June 4, 2002?

June 4, 2002 was a Tuesday, day 155 of the 365 days in 2002.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 4, 2002?

NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.

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