The sky on
your birthday.
A Solar Filament Lifts Off
Hot gas frequently erupts from the Sun. This glowing filament, captured by the TRACE satellite on July 19, is one such eruption. It measures over 100,000 kilometers in height, large enough to easily fit the entire Earth. The gas is funneled by the Sun's complex and changing magnetic field.
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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 August 2009 Saturn's Iapetus: Painted Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2023 Galaxy cluster WHL0137-08 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2024 The hidden intricacies of Messier 106 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2024 A Perseid Below See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2006 Bright Iani See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 AUG 2000 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 9 AUG 2000.
Questions about August 9, 2000
What space photo was released on August 9, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 2000 was "A Solar Filament Lifts Off". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 9, 2000?
A first quarter moon, about 67% lit.
What day of the week was August 9, 2000?
August 9, 2000 was a Wednesday, day 222 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on August 9, 2000?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 4 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.