The sky on
your birthday.
Emerging Planetary Nebula CRL 618
CRL 618 is an emerging planetary nebula, a star in its final stages, shedding its outer layers. This process creates intricate patterns of gas and dust around the dying star. It is a glimpse into the future of stars like our Sun, as they transform into beautiful, complex structures.
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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 Earth on your day The Earth on 6 September 2000 · Baja California See it as a poster -
Released on 6 September 2020 M1: The Crab Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 6 September 2026 Pluto in Enhanced Color See it as a poster -
Released on 6 September 2023 ALMA view of the 9io9 galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 6 September 2012 Ground-based image of Arp 116 and its surroundings See it as a poster -
Released on 6 September 2012 Hubble image of galaxy pair Arp 116 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 SEP 2000 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 SEP 2000.
Questions about September 6, 2000
What space photo was released on September 6, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 6, 2000 was "Emerging Planetary Nebula CRL 618". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 6, 2000?
A first quarter moon, about 51% lit.
What day of the week was September 6, 2000?
September 6, 2000 was a Wednesday, day 250 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 6, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.