The sky on
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Jupiter Diving
This simulated plunge into Jupiter's upper atmosphere uses data from the JunoCam and microwave radiometer on the Juno spacecraft. It begins 3,000 kilometers above the cloud tops. As altitude decreases, temperature increases, showing the turbulent conditions at the location of Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
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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 14 December 2017 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 14 December 2017 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2014 Molecular Cloud Barnard 68 See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2022 Lunar Dust and Duct Tape See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2024 Apollo 17's Moonship See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2021 HH 666: Carina Dust Pillar with Jet See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2017 NGC 5256 (ground-based view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 DEC 2017 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 14 DEC 2017.
Questions about December 14, 2017
What space photo was released on December 14, 2017?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 2017 was "Jupiter Diving". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 14, 2017?
A waning crescent moon, about 17% lit.
What day of the week was December 14, 2017?
December 14, 2017 was a Thursday, day 348 of the 365 days in 2017.
Was there a meteor shower on December 14, 2017?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peak tonight.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 14, 2017?
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.