The sky on
your birthday.
The Earth and Moon from Mars
The first image of Earth from Mars was captured earlier this month by the camera onboard the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft. Visible features on Earth include the Pacific Ocean, clouds, much of South America, and part of North America. Earth's Moon is visible on the upper right, with the crater Tycho brightening its lower part.
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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 26 May 2003 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2025 Paired pinwheel seen solo See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The full Moon is pictured before a lunar eclipse from the International Space Station during a southwest to northeast See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse is seen from the International Space Station during a northwest to southeast See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse, and intersecting with the Earth's horizon, is seen from the International See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2024 The sun's glint beams off the Gulf of California contrasting Mexico's coastal states of Baja California (bottom) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 MAY 2003 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 MAY 2003.
Questions about May 26, 2003
What space photo was released on May 26, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2003 was "The Earth and Moon from Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 26, 2003?
A waning crescent moon, about 22% lit.
What day of the week was May 26, 2003?
May 26, 2003 was a Monday, day 146 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 26, 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.