The sky on
your birthday.
Surveyor Hops
This panorama of the Moon's cratered surface comes from images sent by the US Surveyor 6 lander. Surveyor 6 was the first spacecraft to land on the Moon and then lift off again. In November 1967, after landing, NASA commanded it to fire its rocket engine, lifting it 4 meters and moving it 2.5 meters across the surface.
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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 November 2005 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2012 Galactic fireflies See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2018 Of bent time and jellyfish See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2014 Philae Attempts Comet Nucleus Landing See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2019 NGC 3717: A Nearly Sideways Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2013 The Unexpected Tails of Asteroid P5 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 NOV 2005 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 NOV 2005.
Questions about November 12, 2005
What space photo was released on November 12, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 2005 was "Surveyor Hops". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 12, 2005?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 81% lit.
What day of the week was November 12, 2005?
November 12, 2005 was a Saturday, day 316 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 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.