The sky on
your birthday.
Phoenix Rises Toward Mars
NASA's Phoenix mission, launched last week, is on its way to Mars. It is set to land in May 2008 in an unexplored north polar region rich in water-ice. Phoenix will use its cameras, robotic arm, and chemistry laboratory to analyze the landing area. The mission aims to find clues about the history of ice and water on Mars, helping us understand if the planet could sustain life.
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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 8 August 2007 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 8 August 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around the galaxy NGC 5018 in the constellation of Virgo See it as a poster -
Released on 8 August 2022 Celestial Cloudscape in the Orion Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 8 August 2018 Wide-field view of the surroundings of NGC 5018 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 August 2011 Crowded, but suspiciously quiet? See it as a poster -
Released on 8 August 2013 NGC 3370: A Sharper View See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 AUG 2007 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 8 AUG 2007.
Questions about August 8, 2007
What space photo was released on August 8, 2007?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 8, 2007 was "Phoenix Rises Toward Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 8, 2007?
A waning crescent moon, about 27% lit.
What day of the week was August 8, 2007?
August 8, 2007 was a Wednesday, day 220 of the 365 days in 2007.
Was there a meteor shower on August 8, 2007?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 5 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 8, 2007?
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.