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“Lenticular Clouds Over Washington” is copyrighted by Tim Thompson. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteLenticular clouds form when moist air is forced upwards, often by mountains, and cools. The water vapor condenses into visible cloud layers. These clouds can stack vertically, creating striking patterns that sometimes resemble flying saucers. This particular display was captured over Washington state, where the phenomenon is not uncommon near mountainous regions.
The Sun on 4 November 2012
NASA SDO took this picture on 4 November 2012, the day itself, not a release date.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 4 November 2012 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
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Released on 4 November 2021 Wide-field view of the sky around the galaxy NGP: 190387 See it as a poster -
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Released on 4 November 2019 Baja California, with the Sun's glint beaming off the Gulf of California, is pictured as the International Space See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 NOV 2012 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 NOV 2012.
Questions about November 4, 2012
What space photo was released on November 4, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 4, 2012 was "Lenticular Clouds Over Washington". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on November 4, 2012?
A waning gibbous moon, about 73% lit.
What day of the week was November 4, 2012?
November 4, 2012 was a Sunday, day 309 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 4, 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?
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