The sky on
your birthday.
The Mineral Moon
This mosaic of 53 images, taken by the Galileo spacecraft in 1992, shows our Moon in exaggerated false colors. Galileo captured these images through three spectral filters. The colors highlight subtle differences in reflected light, helping scientists explore the composition and mineral content of the lunar surface.
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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 29 August 2003 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2006 The region around Cassiopeia A (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2018 Nearby Cepheid Variable RS Pup See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2012 Infrared view of the Rho Ophiuchi star-forming region See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2011 Astronomical vision test See it as a poster -
Released on 29 August 2018 The Carina Nebula in infrared light See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 29 AUG 2003 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 29 AUG 2003.
Questions about August 29, 2003
What space photo was released on August 29, 2003?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2003 was "The Mineral Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 29, 2003?
A waxing crescent moon, about 4% lit.
What day of the week was August 29, 2003?
August 29, 2003 was a Friday, day 241 of the 365 days in 2003.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 29, 2003?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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