The sky on
your birthday.
Descent of the Phoenix
This sweeping view shows the 10-kilometer-wide crater Heimdall on Mars's north polar plains. The inset highlights the Phoenix lander parachuting towards the surface. The HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this amazing picture on May 25th. Although it appears the lander is dropping into Heimdall, it is actually descending about 20 kilometers in front of the crater, closer to the foreground.
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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 May 2008 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 30 May 2018 The rich region around the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 30 May 2024 Webb finds most distant known galaxy (JADES-GS-z14-0 environment NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 May 2016 A heavy-metal home See it as a poster -
Released on 30 May 2006 Disturbed Soil Along the Path from Tyrone Close-Up See it as a poster -
Released on 30 May 2022 Hubble Goes Galactic Birdwatching See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 MAY 2008 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 MAY 2008.
Questions about May 30, 2008
What space photo was released on May 30, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2008 was "Descent of the Phoenix". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 30, 2008?
A waning crescent moon, about 21% lit.
What day of the week was May 30, 2008?
May 30, 2008 was a Friday, day 151 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 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.