The sky on
your birthday.
Rotating Moon from LRO
We do not see the Moon rotate like this because it is tidally locked to Earth, always showing us the same side. However, using detailed images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, a virtual rotation movie has been created. The video starts with the familiar Earth-facing side, then reveals features like Mare Orientale, a large crater usually difficult to see.
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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 18 March 2018 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 18 March 2018 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 18 March 2024 The Spider (and not its web) See it as a poster -
Released on 18 March 2021 Infant Stars in Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 18 March 2020 A massive laboratory See it as a poster -
Released on 18 March 2012 A Halley's comet photographic plate See it as a poster -
Released on 18 March 2013 Galactic glow worm See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 MAR 2018 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 MAR 2018.
Questions about March 18, 2018
What space photo was released on March 18, 2018?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2018 was "Rotating Moon from LRO". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 18, 2018?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was March 18, 2018?
March 18, 2018 was a Sunday, day 77 of the 365 days in 2018.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 18, 2018?
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.