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BIRTHDAY · 6 FEB 2004

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Magnified Mars

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This is one of the first microscopic images of another planet, taken by the Opportunity rover on Mars. The image shows a patch of soil about 3 centimeters across, resembling pebbles on a sandy beach. Opportunity captured this detailed view on its tenth sol on the Martian surface at Meridiani Planum.

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Magnified Mars
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AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 2004 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 FEB 2004.

THE ALMANAC FOR 6 FEB 2004
DAY
Friday
MOON
Full moon, 100% lit
POSITION
Day 37 of 366

Questions about February 6, 2004

What space photo was released on February 6, 2004?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2004 was "Magnified Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.

What was the Moon's phase on February 6, 2004?

A full moon, about 100% lit.

What day of the week was February 6, 2004?

February 6, 2004 was a Friday, day 37 of the 366 days in 2004.

What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 6, 2004?

NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.

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