October 31, 2003
The stars above are ancient, but your chance to be here is exquisitely temporary.
A Dark and Stormy Night
Birthday · October 31, 2003
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APOD published October 31, 2003. Credit: T. Credner & S. Kohle, AlltheSky.com. A publication-date match, not a photo taken on your date. Independent of NASA.
It was a dark and stormy night. But on August 29th the red planet Mars, near its closest approach to Earth in almost 60,000 years, shone brightly in the sky against a background of stars in the constellation Aquarius. In the foreground of this scary view, huge thunder clouds are lit by lightning strokes from within. Mars, of course, has nothing to do with storms on Earth, though both have the power to excite the imagination and wonder of Earthdwellers. And who knows what luminous sights you might see if you go out tonight? Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Image credit: T. Credner & S. Kohle, AlltheSky.com