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“Moon Games” is copyrighted by PixHeaven.net. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Moon's measured diameter is about 3,476 kilometers. Its apparent angular size, or the angle it covers, depends on its distance. Since the Moon is 400,000 kilometers away, its angular size is about 1/2 degree. This span can be covered by your fingertip held at arm's length.
The Earth on 1 August 2008 · Nile Delta and Sinai
NASA Terra took this picture on 1 August 2008, the day itself, not a release date.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 1 August 2008 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 1 August 2021 Pluto in Enhanced Color See it as a poster -
Released on 1 August 2016 A sky full of stars See it as a poster -
Released on 1 August 2012 Wide-field view of the sky around the spiral galaxy NGC 1187 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 August 2023 The First Full Moon of August See it as a poster -
Released on 1 August 2013 The full COSMOS field (UltraVISTA) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 AUG 2008 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 AUG 2008.
Questions about August 1, 2008
What space photo was released on August 1, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 1, 2008 was "Moon Games". 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 August 1, 2008?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was August 1, 2008?
August 1, 2008 was a Friday, day 214 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 1, 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.