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Mir Dreams
This image of the Mir space station was taken by astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis during the STS-76 mission. Mir orbited about 350 kilometers above Earth, here seen over New Zealand's South Island. The station's solar panels and modules gave it a distinctive, almost insect-like appearance. Atlantis docked with Mir to transfer astronaut Shannon W. Lucid for a five-month stay.
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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 December 2002 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2019 The bright city lights of Long Island, New York City and the New Jersey area contrast the dark waters of Sandy Hook See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 The city lights of Harbin, China See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 City lights illuminate the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, and Ahad Rafidah in Saudi Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 The city lights of Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital and most populous city See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 The city lights of Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 DEC 2002 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 DEC 2002.
Questions about December 28, 2002
What space photo was released on December 28, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 28, 2002 was "Mir Dreams". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 28, 2002?
A last quarter moon, about 34% lit.
What day of the week was December 28, 2002?
December 28, 2002 was a Saturday, day 362 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 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.