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Apollo 17: A Stereo View from Lunar Orbit
This anaglyph provides a stereo view of the Moon, captured by Apollo 17 commander Eugene Cernan. Taken from lunar orbit in 1972, it shows the Taurus-Littrow Valley, the landing site for Apollo 17. The image was assembled from two photographs, giving a sense of depth to the lunar surface.
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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 13 December 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 13 December 2012 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 13 December 2005 Sirius (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 13 December 2021 Hubble Gazes Sidelong at NGC 3568 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 December 2017 Stellar Nursery Blooms into View See it as a poster -
Released on 13 December 2006 Looking East to Tyrone See it as a poster -
Released on 13 December 2023 Star Cluster IC 348 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 DEC 2012 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 13 DEC 2012.
Questions about December 13, 2012
What space photo was released on December 13, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 13, 2012 was "Apollo 17: A Stereo View from Lunar Orbit". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 13, 2012?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was December 13, 2012?
December 13, 2012 was a Thursday, day 348 of the 366 days in 2012.
Was there a meteor shower on December 13, 2012?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks tomorrow.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 13, 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.