The sky on
your birthday.
Mysterious White Rock Fingers on Mars
These unusual white rock formations on Mars have puzzled scientists. Initially, they were thought to be salt deposits from an ancient lakebed, but detailed studies suggest otherwise. The light material appears to have eroded from the surrounding area, indicating a very low-density composition. It's possibly volcanic ash or windblown dust, standing out starkly against the surrounding sand.
Heavy matte paper, about 200 gsm, printed in the United States and shipped free. The card stays free, the print is the thing you keep.
See print sizesPrinted, shipped and sold by Zazzle
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.
-
The Earth on your day The Earth on 7 April 2008 · Madagascar See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2023 Cassiopeia A (MIRI Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2023 Hubble’s view of Cassiopeia A See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2009 Wide-field view of NGC 7049 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2024 The Moon's shadow, or umbra, is pictured covering portions of the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2026 Starstruck See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 APR 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 7 APR 2008.
Questions about April 7, 2008
What space photo was released on April 7, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2008 was "Mysterious White Rock Fingers on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 7, 2008?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was April 7, 2008?
April 7, 2008 was a Monday, day 98 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 7, 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.