The sky on
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Close Up of Enceladus' Tiger Stripes
Saturn's moon Enceladus spews fountains of gas and ice crystals from cracks called 'tiger stripes' on its surface. The robotic Cassini spacecraft recently flew through these plumes. It found they contain water vapor and small amounts of methane. This discovery strengthens the idea that life could exist beneath Enceladus's icy crust.
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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 31 March 2008 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 31 March 2010 Around the star-formation region Gum 19 (RCW 34) See it as a poster -
Released on 31 March 2025 A galaxy that gives great feedback See it as a poster -
Released on 31 March 2021 M87's Central Black Hole in Polarized Light See it as a poster -
Released on 31 March 2016 The galactic centre See it as a poster -
Released on 31 March 2005 Hubble spies cosmic dust bunnies See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 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 31 MAR 2008.
Questions about March 31, 2008
What space photo was released on March 31, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 2008 was "Close Up of Enceladus' Tiger Stripes". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 31, 2008?
A waning crescent moon, about 29% lit.
What day of the week was March 31, 2008?
March 31, 2008 was a Monday, day 91 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 31, 2008?
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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