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Found on the Moon: Candidate for Oldest Known Earth Rock
A fragment of a rock found on the Moon by Apollo 14 astronaut Alan Shepard has been identified as a possible Earth rock. Lunar sample 14321, analyzed back on Earth, contained a piece that matched Earth rocks better than other Moon rocks. This fragment has been dated back 4 billion years, making it potentially the oldest known Earth rock. This suggests an early impact might have launched Earth material to the Moon.
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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 3 February 2021 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 3 February 2021 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2016 The Rho Ophiuchi star formation region in the constellation of Ophiuchus See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2012 Wide-field view of NGC 1073 and its surroundings (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2010 Star formation in the constellation of Carina See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2024 Apollo 14: A View from Antares See it as a poster -
Released on 3 February 2005 Light continues to echo three years after stellar outburst See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 FEB 2021 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 FEB 2021.
Questions about February 3, 2021
What space photo was released on February 3, 2021?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 2021 was "Found on the Moon: Candidate for Oldest Known Earth Rock". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 3, 2021?
A last quarter moon, about 64% lit.
What day of the week was February 3, 2021?
February 3, 2021 was a Wednesday, day 34 of the 365 days in 2021.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 3, 2021?
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.