The sky on
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Rectangular Ridges on Mars
Rectangular ridges on Mars, like these first seen by Mariner 9 in 1972, pose puzzles for planetary geologists. The ridge wall shown here runs for about 5 kilometers. Such formations provide clues to past geological processes that have shaped the Martian surface over billions of years. Data from orbiting spacecraft continues to reveal these enigmatic structures.
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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 1 October 2002 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 1 October 2012 Cosmic riches See it as a poster -
Released on 1 October 2020 Galaxy NGC 2525 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 October 2020 Wide-field view of the sky around the supermassive black hole’s web See it as a poster -
Released on 1 October 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around the Hubble ultra Deep Field See it as a poster -
Released on 1 October 2017 Concept Plane: Supersonic Green Machine See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 OCT 2002 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 OCT 2002.
Questions about October 1, 2002
What space photo was released on October 1, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 1, 2002 was "Rectangular Ridges on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 1, 2002?
A waning crescent moon, about 29% lit.
What day of the week was October 1, 2002?
October 1, 2002 was a Tuesday, day 274 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 1, 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.