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Unusual Bright Soil on Mars
This image shows unusually bright soil on Mars, uncovered by the robotic rover Spirit. Spirit unexpectedly found this batch last month while moving towards its winter hibernation spot on McCool Hill. Instruments on Spirit have determined the soil contains a high content of salts, including iron-bearing sulfates. Scientists hypothesize that these salts remain after water evaporated.
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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 6 April 2006 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2015 The crammed centre of Messier 22 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2015 NGC 3293: A Bright Young Star Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2014 Fresh Tiger Stripes on Saturn's Enceladus See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2023 Wider view of the Uranian system See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2020 Rings Upon Rings See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 APR 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 6 APR 2006.
Questions about April 6, 2006
What space photo was released on April 6, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 2006 was "Unusual Bright Soil on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 6, 2006?
A first quarter moon, about 55% lit.
What day of the week was April 6, 2006?
April 6, 2006 was a Thursday, day 96 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 6, 2006?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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