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An Ancient Stream Bank on Mars
The Curiosity rover found these layered rock formations on Mars. They are clear evidence of an ancient stream, with overhanging ledges and pebbles that look just like stream banks on Earth. This image shows the sedimentary conglomerate texture, formed from many smaller rocks cemented together by 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 2 October 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 2 October 2012 · Madagascar See it as a poster -
Released on 2 October 2023 Glowing rosy in the dark See it as a poster -
Released on 2 October 2025 Location in the sky of the rogue planet Cha 1107-7626 (infrared) See it as a poster -
Released on 2 October 2025 Location in the sky of the rogue planet Cha 1107-7626 (visible light) See it as a poster -
Released on 2 October 2007 Extreme star cluster bursts into life in new Hubble image See it as a poster -
Released on 2 October 2022 Supernova Cannon Expels Pulsar J0002 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 OCT 2012 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 2 OCT 2012.
Questions about October 2, 2012
What space photo was released on October 2, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 2012 was "An Ancient Stream Bank on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 2, 2012?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was October 2, 2012?
October 2, 2012 was a Tuesday, day 276 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 2, 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.