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An Unusual Vein of Deposited Rock on Mars
This unusual vein of rock on Mars, dubbed "Homestake," may have been deposited by running liquid. A leading hypothesis suggests water. This mineral streak, rich in calcium and sulfur, is the latest evidence of a watery past for Mars. This increases speculation that Mars was once hospitable to life.
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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 December 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 December 2011 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2022 Cosmic Smokescreen See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2013 Titan North See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2016 A closer look at IC 5201 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around R Aquarii See it as a poster -
Released on 12 December 2012 The Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 DEC 2011 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 DEC 2011.
Questions about December 12, 2011
What space photo was released on December 12, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2011 was "An Unusual Vein of Deposited Rock on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 12, 2011?
A waning gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was December 12, 2011?
December 12, 2011 was a Monday, day 346 of the 365 days in 2011.
Was there a meteor shower on December 12, 2011?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 2 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 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.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.