The sky on
your birthday.
Leaving Earth
The MESSENGER spacecraft recorded its departure from Earth in 2005 on its way to Mercury. This time-lapse video shows Earth rotating as it recedes into the distance. The sunlit half of Earth is so bright that background stars are not visible. MESSENGER orbited Mercury from 2011 to 2015, mapping its surface.
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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 22 March 2026 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 22 March 2026 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 22 March 2016 Occator Crater and Ceres Brightest Spots See it as a poster -
Released on 22 March 2021 A Peculiar Sight See it as a poster -
Released on 22 March 2025 The boot of Italy well-defined by the nation's city lights See it as a poster -
Released on 22 March 2020 The city lights of northeastern Europe sparkle beneath an aurora and a starry sky as the International Space Station See it as a poster -
Released on 22 March 2021 Perseverance Rover Drops its Debris Shield See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 MAR 2026 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 MAR 2026.
Questions about March 22, 2026
What space photo was released on March 22, 2026?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 22, 2026 was "Leaving Earth". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 22, 2026?
A waxing crescent moon, about 16% lit.
What day of the week was March 22, 2026?
March 22, 2026 was a Sunday, day 81 of the 365 days in 2026.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 22, 2026?
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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