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“When Diamonds Aren't Forever” is copyrighted by Anthony Ayiomamitis. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe first solar eclipse of 2006 swept across the globe, from Brazil to Mongolia. The Moon's shadow crossed the Atlantic, northern Africa, and central Asia. On the small Greek island of Kastelorizo, observers witnessed the diamond ring effect as the last bit of sun shone through.
The Earth on 30 March 2006 · Gobi Desert
NASA Terra took this picture on 30 March 2006, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 30 March 2007 The globular cluster Omega Centauri (MAD/VLT) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 March 2017 Supernova remnant N103B See it as a poster -
Released on 30 March 2022 Hubble Finds the Most Distant Star Ever Seen See it as a poster -
Released on 30 March 2015 A cosmological measuring tape See it as a poster -
Released on 30 March 2015 Return to Rhea See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 MAR 2006 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 MAR 2006.
Questions about March 30, 2006
What space photo was released on March 30, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 2006 was "When Diamonds Aren't Forever". 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 March 30, 2006?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was March 30, 2006?
March 30, 2006 was a Thursday, day 89 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 30, 2006?
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.