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Perseverance 360: Unusual Rocks and the Search for Life on Mars
The Perseverance rover is exploring Mars, searching for signs of past life. While spectacular fossils are unlikely, the rover is looking for biochemical remnants. Scientists analyze images of unusual rocks for any clues that life once existed on the Red Planet.
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 9 March 2021 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 9 March 2021 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 9 March 2023 DART vs Dimorphos See it as a poster -
Released on 9 March 2004 Hubble sees galaxies galore See it as a poster -
Released on 9 March 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around the remote cluster CL J1449+0856 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 March 2015 The mysteries of UGC 8201 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 March 2016 The rich celestial landscape around the aging double star IRAS 08544-4431 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 MAR 2021 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 9 MAR 2021.
Questions about March 9, 2021
What space photo was released on March 9, 2021?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 9, 2021 was "Perseverance 360: Unusual Rocks and the Search for Life on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 9, 2021?
A waning crescent moon, about 19% lit.
What day of the week was March 9, 2021?
March 9, 2021 was a Tuesday, day 68 of the 365 days in 2021.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 9, 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.