The sky on
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Tisdale 2 Rock Formation on Mars
Tisdale 2, an unusual rock formation on Mars, found by the Opportunity rover. This flat, light-topped rock, about the size of a coffee table, has an unexpectedly high zinc content. Opportunity is currently exploring Endeavour crater for clues about Mars's past water.
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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 Sun on your day The Sun on 12 September 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 September 2011 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2011 A remote outpost of the Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2012 The Pencil Nebula, a strangely shaped leftover from a vast explosion See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2022 Wispy dark clouds See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2013 New Hubble view of galaxy cluster Abell 1689 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around the star HD 85512 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 SEP 2011 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 SEP 2011.
Questions about September 12, 2011
What space photo was released on September 12, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 2011 was "Tisdale 2 Rock Formation on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 12, 2011?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was September 12, 2011?
September 12, 2011 was a Monday, day 255 of the 365 days in 2011.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 12, 2011?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
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