The sky on
your birthday.
Evolution of the Moon
Our Moon was likely formed when a Mars-sized object hit Earth about 4.5 billion years ago. The debris from that impact gravitationally condensed, forming the glowing-hot Moon. Its surface cooled and cracked, then was bombarded by rocks, including one impact that created the Aitken Basin 4.3 billion years ago. This period of heavy bombardment continued for hundreds of millions of years.
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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 20 March 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 20 March 2012 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 20 March 2017 Defying cosmic convention See it as a poster -
Released on 20 March 2013 Wide-field view of the sky around the spiral galaxy NGC 1637 See it as a poster -
Released on 20 March 2023 Portrait of a galactic jellyfish See it as a poster -
Released on 20 March 2008 Chloride Salt Deposit in Southern Highlands of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 20 March 2020 The city lights at the intersection of Europe and Asia sparkle underneath an atmospheric glow and a starry night sky See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 20 MAR 2012 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 20 MAR 2012.
Questions about March 20, 2012
What space photo was released on March 20, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 2012 was "Evolution of the Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 20, 2012?
A waning crescent moon, about 6% lit.
What day of the week was March 20, 2012?
March 20, 2012 was a Tuesday, day 80 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 20, 2012?
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.