The sky on
your birthday.
Launch of the Spirit Rover Toward Mars
The Spirit rover, part of the Mars Exploration Rover mission, launched from Cape Canaveral on a Boeing Delta II rocket. Solid fuel boosters fell away as the rocket ascended, reflecting exhaust light. Spirit is expected to arrive at Mars in January and will use parachutes and airbags for landing.
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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 July 2003 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 28 July 2010 Bright Lights, Green City See it as a poster -
Released on 28 July 2021 Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 July 2025 A supernova-rich spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 28 July 2010 The Carina Nebula around the Wolf: Rayet star WR 22 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 July 2017 Noodle Mosaic of Saturn See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 JUL 2003 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 JUL 2003.
Questions about July 28, 2003
What space photo was released on July 28, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 28, 2003 was "Launch of the Spirit Rover Toward Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 28, 2003?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was July 28, 2003?
July 28, 2003 was a Monday, day 209 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 28, 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.