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Apollo 17: Last on the Moon
In December 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt spent 75 hours on the Moon in the Taurus-Littrow valley. This picture, taken by Schmitt, shows Cernan flanked by an American flag and their lunar rover's antenna. The prominent Sculptured Hills are in the background, and Schmitt's reflection is visible in Cernan's visor.
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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 12 December 2002 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2022 Cosmic Smokescreen See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2013 Titan North See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2016 A closer look at IC 5201 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around R Aquarii See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2012 The Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 DEC 2002 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 DEC 2002.
Questions about December 12, 2002
What space photo was released on December 12, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2002 was "Apollo 17: Last on the Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 12, 2002?
A first quarter moon, about 53% lit.
What day of the week was December 12, 2002?
December 12, 2002 was a Thursday, day 346 of the 365 days in 2002.
Was there a meteor shower on December 12, 2002?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 2 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 12, 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.