The sky on
your birthday.
A Mars Panorama from the Phoenix Lander
This panorama from the Phoenix Lander shows the Martian surface. The robotic spacecraft landed on Mars in May and captured over 100 images to create this 360-degree view. Visible in the foreground are the circular solar panels and various instruments of the Phoenix lander. The rust-colored surface of Mars stretches into the distance.
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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 12 August 2008 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2026 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2026 A partial solar eclipse is pictured from the International Space Station See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2012 Spiral Galaxy NGC 4038 in Collision See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2013 Stars fleeing a cosmic crash See it as a poster -
Released on 12 August 2026 2026 Total Solar Eclipse See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 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 12 AUG 2008.
Questions about August 12, 2008
What space photo was released on August 12, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 12, 2008 was "A Mars Panorama from the Phoenix Lander". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 12, 2008?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 81% lit.
What day of the week was August 12, 2008?
August 12, 2008 was a Tuesday, day 225 of the 366 days in 2008.
Was there a meteor shower on August 12, 2008?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks tomorrow.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 12, 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.