The sky on
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Lunar Dust and Duct Tape
Fifty years ago, Apollo 17 astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan used duct tape to repair a fender on their lunar rover. The Moon is covered in a fine, gritty dust called regolith, created by micrometeorite bombardment. This dust, which is very abrasive, caused problems for both astronauts and equipment.
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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 2022 See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2024 Apollo 17's Moonship See it as a poster -
Released on 14 December 2014 Molecular Cloud Barnard 68 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 -
Released on 14 December 2023 Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 DEC 2022 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 2022.
Questions about December 14, 2022
What space photo was released on December 14, 2022?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 2022 was "Lunar Dust and Duct Tape". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 14, 2022?
A last quarter moon, about 66% lit.
What day of the week was December 14, 2022?
December 14, 2022 was a Wednesday, day 348 of the 365 days in 2022.
Was there a meteor shower on December 14, 2022?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peak tonight.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 14, 2022?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day. It's 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.