The sky on
your birthday.
Apollo 14 on the Moon
In February 1971, the Apollo 14 lunar module rested on the Moon's surface, reflecting the bright sunlight. Astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell explored the lunar landscape, while Stuart Roosa piloted the command module in orbit. This mission, following the difficult Apollo 13, was known for its long moonwalks and collecting bedrock samples from Cone Crater.
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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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Released on 9 December 2010 An Explosion of Infrared Color See it as a poster -
Released on 9 December 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the interacting galaxy NGC 5291 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 December 2024 Hubble revisits a grand spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 9 December 2019 Galactic Diversity See it as a poster -
Released on 9 December 2019 Cloudy with a Chance of Dust See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 DEC 1995 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 9 DEC 1995.
Questions about December 9, 1995
What space photo was released on December 9, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 1995 was "Apollo 14 on the Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 9, 1995?
A waning gibbous moon, about 95% lit.
What day of the week was December 9, 1995?
December 9, 1995 was a Saturday, day 343 of the 365 days in 1995.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.