Dec. 21, 2012 was not the end of the world, contrary to some of the common beliefs out there. NASA's SDO satellite captured this image of the SUN on 12-22-12 at 00:14 UTC as the time rolled over into the new day. To learn more about why the world did not end yesterday, watch this Science @ NASA video: youtu.be/2wimiRUHMI4 or visit www.nasa.gov/2012 Credit: NASA/NOAA GOES Project NASA image use policy. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Find us on Instagram