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“A Sun Pillar” is copyrighted by Dave Liquorice. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteA sun pillar forms when sunlight reflects off falling ice crystals in cold air during sunrise or sunset. These ice crystals often have a flat, stop-sign shape and flutter to the ground nearly flat. When properly aligned, they reflect sunlight to create a column of light.
The Earth on 30 December 2002 · Pilbara, Western Australia
NASA Terra took this picture on 30 December 2002, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 30 December 2002 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2019 Placed Among the Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2025 City lights outline the boot of Italy See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2021 The sun shines above the Earth's horizon as the International Space Station orbited 264 miles above the Canadian See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2023 The sun's glint beams off a tranquil, blue Atlantic Ocean in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2011 The Diner at the Center of the Galaxy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 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 30 DEC 2002.
Questions about December 30, 2002
What space photo was released on December 30, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2002 was "A Sun Pillar". 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 December 30, 2002?
A waning crescent moon, about 16% lit.
What day of the week was December 30, 2002?
December 30, 2002 was a Monday, day 364 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 30, 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.