The sky on
your birthday.
3D Mars: Northern Terra Meridiani
This 3D view from orbit shows the Terra Meridiani region of Mars. Steep-sided, flat-topped hills, like buttes and mesas on Earth, stand above the landscape. These layered Martian outcrops are made of hard sedimentary rocks, with softer material eroded away.
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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 28 August 2002 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2013 Wide-field view of the region around Sun-like star HIP 102152 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2021 Hurricane Ida is pictured as a category 2 storm from the International Space Station as it orbited 264 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2021 Hurricane Ida is pictured as a category 2 storm from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2026 Madagascar’s southwestern coast along the Mozambique Channel See it as a poster -
Released on 28 August 2008 Colorado River Delta See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 AUG 2002 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 AUG 2002.
Questions about August 28, 2002
What space photo was released on August 28, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 28, 2002 was "3D Mars: Northern Terra Meridiani". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 28, 2002?
A waning gibbous moon, about 74% lit.
What day of the week was August 28, 2002?
August 28, 2002 was a Wednesday, day 240 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 28, 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.