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“Magma Bubbles from Mt. Etna” is copyrighted by Stromboli online. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteIn 2001, Mount Etna erupted, expelling bubbles of hot magma, some over a meter across. Planetary geologists study Etna because it resembles volcanoes on Mars. This basalt volcano, located in Sicily, Italy, produces lava channels similar to those found on the Red Planet.
The Earth on 16 April 2003 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania
NASA Terra took this picture on 16 April 2003, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 16 April 2018 Approaching the Universe’s origins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 APR 2003 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 APR 2003.
Questions about April 16, 2003
What space photo was released on April 16, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2003 was "Magma Bubbles from Mt. Etna". 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 April 16, 2003?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 2003?
April 16, 2003 was a Wednesday, day 106 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 16, 2003?
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.