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“Eclipsed Moonlight” is copyrighted by Catching the Light. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteDuring a total lunar eclipse, the Moon passes into Earth's shadow, taking on a reddish hue. This image, captured during an eclipse visible across much of the globe, shows the shadowed Moon alongside Saturn, a wandering planet, and Regulus, the bright alpha star of Leo. It's a composite, blending a filtered view of the Moon with the surrounding starfield.
The Earth on 22 February 2008 · Bahamas
NASA Terra took this picture on 22 February 2008, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 22 February 2008 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 2018 Jebels Awenat and Arkenu, Libya See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 2020 Central Centaurus A See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 2021 Eye in the Sky See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 1991 Dramatic eruption on Comet Halley surprises astronomers See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 2022 Wide-Field View of Arp 143 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 FEB 2008 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 FEB 2008.
Questions about February 22, 2008
What space photo was released on February 22, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 22, 2008 was "Eclipsed Moonlight". 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 February 22, 2008?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was February 22, 2008?
February 22, 2008 was a Friday, day 53 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 22, 2008?
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.