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“Leonids from Leo” is copyrighted by Chen Huang-Ming. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteMeteors from the Leonid shower appear to originate from the constellation Leo. This happens every November as Earth passes through the debris trail of Comet Tempel-Tuttle. The sand-sized particles burn up in our atmosphere, creating the streaks of light we call meteors. This all-sky photo captures the phenomenon, with Leo visible on the left.
The Earth on 17 November 2002 · Namib Desert
NASA Terra took this picture on 17 November 2002, the day itself, not a release date.
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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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In tropical astrology, 17 NOV 2002 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 NOV 2002.
Questions about November 17, 2002
What space photo was released on November 17, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2002 was "Leonids from Leo". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on November 17, 2002?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 93% lit.
What day of the week was November 17, 2002?
November 17, 2002 was a Sunday, day 321 of the 365 days in 2002.
Was there a meteor shower on November 17, 2002?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peak tonight.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 17, 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.