The sky on
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“A Lenticular Cloud Over Hawai'i” is copyrighted by Peter Michaud (Gemini Obs.). NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteSometimes air moves vertically, especially when wind flows over mountains. This can stack clouds into striking lenticular shapes. The dry air at the top of an oscillation can be stratified in moisture content. This forms distinct cloud layers where the air becomes saturated.
The Earth on 21 August 2005 · Taklamakan Desert
NASA Terra took this picture on 21 August 2005, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 21 August 2023 Webb captures detailed beauty of Ring Nebula (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 21 August 2023 Webb captures detailed beauty of Ring Nebula (NIRCam image - cropped) See it as a poster -
Released on 21 August 2023 Webb captures detailed beauty of Ring Nebula (MIRI image - cropped) See it as a poster -
Released on 21 August 2023 Hubble’s view of the Ring Nebula (2013 image - cropped) See it as a poster -
Released on 21 August 2017 2017 Total Solar Eclipse See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 21 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 21 AUG 2005.
Questions about August 21, 2005
What space photo was released on August 21, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2005 was "A Lenticular Cloud Over Hawai'i". 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 21, 2005?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was August 21, 2005?
August 21, 2005 was a Sunday, day 233 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 21, 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.