The sky on
your birthday.
Weak Lensing Distorts the Universe
Dark matter, which is normally invisible, can distort images of distant galaxies. This phenomenon, called weak gravitational lensing, is like looking through an old window. By observing how background galaxies appear unusually flat and similar to their neighbors, astronomers can estimate the distribution of dark matter.
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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 30 March 2008 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
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 2008 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 2008.
Questions about March 30, 2008
What space photo was released on March 30, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 2008 was "Weak Lensing Distorts the Universe". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 30, 2008?
A last quarter moon, about 39% lit.
What day of the week was March 30, 2008?
March 30, 2008 was a Sunday, day 90 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 30, 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.