The sky on
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Atlantis to Orbit
The Space Shuttle Atlantis, shown here lifting off, carried astronauts to the International Space Station in 2001. A rocket launch bound for space is an event that inspires awe. From a standing start, this two-million-kilogram vehicle accelerates rapidly, reaching incredible speeds and altitudes far beyond what any bird or airplane can achieve.
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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 12 December 2004 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2022 Cosmic Smokescreen See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2013 Titan North See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2016 A closer look at IC 5201 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around R Aquarii See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2012 The Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 DEC 2004 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 DEC 2004.
Questions about December 12, 2004
What space photo was released on December 12, 2004?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2004 was "Atlantis to Orbit". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 12, 2004?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was December 12, 2004?
December 12, 2004 was a Sunday, day 347 of the 366 days in 2004.
Was there a meteor shower on December 12, 2004?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 2 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 12, 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.