The sky on
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A Patch of Spherules on Mars
The Opportunity rover on Mars captured this image of small, spherical objects, nicknamed 'blueberries,' on the Martian surface. These spherules, about 4 millimeters in diameter, are much grayer and harder than the surrounding rock. This image, taken near Stone Mountain, shows more than a dozen of these mysterious objects. Scientists are still debating their exact origin and formation process.
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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 16 February 2004 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 16 February 2009 The Great Carina Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 16 February 2011 Messier 78: a reflection nebula in Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 16 February 2015 Panta rhei: motion in the Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 16 February 2010 LMC snapped by the ESO 1-metre Schmidt telescope See it as a poster -
Released on 16 February 2010 Dark Shuttle Approaching See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 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 16 FEB 2004.
Questions about February 16, 2004
What space photo was released on February 16, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2004 was "A Patch of Spherules on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 16, 2004?
A waning crescent moon, about 20% lit.
What day of the week was February 16, 2004?
February 16, 2004 was a Monday, day 47 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 16, 2004?
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.