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Io: Moon Over Jupiter
Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanic body in the Solar System, is about 3,600 kilometers in diameter, similar in size to Earth's Moon. The Cassini spacecraft captured this view of active Io with Jupiter as a backdrop. This image dramatically demonstrates the gas giant's immense size compared to its moon. Io appears close to Jupiter, highlighting its orbit within the Jovian system.
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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 8 April 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 8 April 2012 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2011 WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2024 Take a tour of the stunning Gum 41 nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2015 The sky around the young star MWC 480 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2023 M100: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2024 Hidden in a dark cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 APR 2012 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 APR 2012.
Questions about April 8, 2012
What space photo was released on April 8, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 2012 was "Io: Moon Over Jupiter". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 8, 2012?
A waning gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was April 8, 2012?
April 8, 2012 was a Sunday, day 99 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 8, 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.