The sky on
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Crater on Mimas
Herschel Crater nearly destroyed Mimas, one of Saturn's smallest moons. The crater, named after Mimas' discoverer, is 130 kilometers wide. Mimas is mostly water ice, and its low gravity allows for such a large impact feature.
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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 2005 · Empty Quarter, Arabia 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 2005 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 2005.
Questions about March 8, 2005
What space photo was released on March 8, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2005 was "Crater on Mimas". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 8, 2005?
A waning crescent moon, about 5% lit.
What day of the week was March 8, 2005?
March 8, 2005 was a Tuesday, day 67 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 8, 2005?
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.