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Curiosity Rover at Rocknest on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover stopped at a place called Rocknest in Gale Crater on Mars. The smooth patch of soil, named Wind Drift, was likely formed by Martian winds. The rover's mast is visible on the right, as it continues to explore the Martian 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 27 December 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 27 December 2012 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 27 December 2025 Apollo 17's Moonship See it as a poster -
Released on 27 December 2021 Lonely Spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 27 December 2022 The snow-capped peaks of two different volcanoes on the island of Hawaii, Mauna Loa, an active volcano (bottom), See it as a poster -
Released on 27 December 2010 One Million Galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 27 December 2002 X-Ray Mystery in RCW 38 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 DEC 2012 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 DEC 2012.
Questions about December 27, 2012
What space photo was released on December 27, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 27, 2012 was "Curiosity Rover at Rocknest on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 27, 2012?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was December 27, 2012?
December 27, 2012 was a Thursday, day 362 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 27, 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.
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