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“Moon and Venus over Corona Del Mar Beach” is copyrighted by Wally Pacholka (Astropics). NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteTwo weeks ago, the crescent Moon and Venus made a striking pair in the evening sky. This photo, taken over Corona Del Mar Beach in California, captures their close alignment. The Moon appeared only about three degrees from Venus during this celestial event.
The Earth on 8 March 2004 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania
NASA Terra took this picture on 8 March 2004, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 8 March 2004 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 8 March 1996 Venus - Volcanic features in Atla Region See it as a poster -
Released on 8 March 2018 Wide-field view of Arp 256 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 8 March 2022 Yukon Delta, Alaska See it as a poster -
Released on 8 March 2021 Wide-field view of the sky around the quasar P172+18 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 March 2015 Stars at the Galactic Center See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 MAR 2004 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 MAR 2004.
Questions about March 8, 2004
What space photo was released on March 8, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2004 was "Moon and Venus over Corona Del Mar Beach". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on March 8, 2004?
A waning gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was March 8, 2004?
March 8, 2004 was a Monday, day 68 of the 366 days in 2004.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 8, 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.