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“A Meteor Shower Fireball Movie” is copyrighted by D. Polishook, N. Brosch, & I. Manulis (Tel-Aviv U., Wise Obs.), and Spacegaurd Israel. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThis movie captures a fireball during the Perseid Meteor Shower, a celestial light show that peaks in August each year. Meteors appear as streaks of light as small particles of comet debris burn up in Earth's atmosphere. This particular year, the absence of moonlight allowed for a particularly clear view of the shower. The Perseids appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus, offering a stunning display for skygazers. Such events help us study the composition of comets.
The Earth on 12 August 2005 · Sahara, Algeria
NASA Terra took this picture on 12 August 2005, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 12 August 2026 2026 Total Solar Eclipse See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 AUG 2005 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 AUG 2005.
Questions about August 12, 2005
What space photo was released on August 12, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 12, 2005 was "A Meteor Shower Fireball Movie". 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 August 12, 2005?
A first quarter moon, about 47% lit.
What day of the week was August 12, 2005?
August 12, 2005 was a Friday, day 224 of the 365 days in 2005.
Was there a meteor shower on August 12, 2005?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks tomorrow.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 12, 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.