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Sedimentary Mars
The Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter camera captured this image of layered formations within an old impact crater in Schiaparelli Basin. On Earth, similar structures are found in sedimentary rock, formed from material deposited in ancient lakes or oceans. The central layer appears to stand above the others, illuminated by the Sun from the left.
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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 15 August 2003 · Great Lakes See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2014 The Carina Nebula with OmegaCAM See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2012 The mouthpiece of the Pipe Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2011 Hubble offers a dazzling necklace See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2016 Stellar shrapnel See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2023 Powerful Antenna Installed On Europa Clipper See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 AUG 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 15 AUG 2003.
Questions about August 15, 2003
What space photo was released on August 15, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 15, 2003 was "Sedimentary Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 15, 2003?
A waning gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was August 15, 2003?
August 15, 2003 was a Friday, day 227 of the 365 days in 2003.
Was there a meteor shower on August 15, 2003?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 15, 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.