The sky on
your birthday.
Layers of Red Cliffs on Mars
These red cliffs on Mars are part of Chasma Boreale, a large division in the northern ice cap. The formation is unlike anything seen on Earth. Several dusty layers lead into this deep chasm, with cliff faces appearing dramatically red. The lighter areas in the image are likely water ice, and the elevation drops significantly into the chasm.
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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 6 October 2008 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 6 October 2012 At the Heart of Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 6 October 2010 Wide-field view of the field around Monoceros R2 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 October 2026 NGC 7129 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 October 2025 Starbursting centre See it as a poster -
Released on 6 October 2014 A dusty spiral in Virgo See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 OCT 2008 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 OCT 2008.
Questions about October 6, 2008
What space photo was released on October 6, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 2008 was "Layers of Red Cliffs on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 6, 2008?
A first quarter moon, about 40% lit.
What day of the week was October 6, 2008?
October 6, 2008 was a Monday, day 280 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 6, 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.