The sky on
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Doomed Star Eta Carinae
Eta Carinae, a star about 100 times more massive than our Sun, may be on the verge of exploding. No one knows when it will happen, but it could be next year or a million years from now. Located in the Keyhole Nebula, Eta Carinae is the only known star to emit natural laser light. This image captures the star, which famously brightened in the 1800s.
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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 30 December 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 30 December 2012 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2019 Placed Among the Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2025 City lights outline the boot of Italy See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2021 The sun shines above the Earth's horizon as the International Space Station orbited 264 miles above the Canadian See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2023 The sun's glint beams off a tranquil, blue Atlantic Ocean in this photograph from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster -
Released on 30 December 2011 The Diner at the Center of the Galaxy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 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 30 DEC 2012.
Questions about December 30, 2012
What space photo was released on December 30, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2012 was "Doomed Star Eta Carinae". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 30, 2012?
A waning gibbous moon, about 95% lit.
What day of the week was December 30, 2012?
December 30, 2012 was a Sunday, day 365 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 30, 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.