The sky on
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Leopard Spots on Martian Rocks
NASA's Perseverance Rover discovered these unusual "leopard spots" on Martian rocks. Each light-colored spot, just millimeters across, is surrounded by a dark border. Scientists are studying these curious patterns, including the possibility they were formed by ancient Martian life.
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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 31 July 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 31 July 2024 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 31 July 2023 NGC 6652 See it as a poster -
Released on 31 July 2007 Wide-field ground-based astrophoto of the Veil Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 31 July 2017 The Hockey Stick Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 31 July 2017 Spot the cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 31 July 2022 The sun illuminates Earth's limb as the International Space station soared 271 miles above the Pacific Ocean south See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 JUL 2024 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 31 JUL 2024.
Questions about July 31, 2024
What space photo was released on July 31, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 31, 2024 was "Leopard Spots on Martian Rocks". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 31, 2024?
A waning crescent moon, about 22% lit.
What day of the week was July 31, 2024?
July 31, 2024 was a Wednesday, day 213 of the 366 days in 2024.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 31, 2024?
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.
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