The sky on
your birthday.
Sputnik: Traveling Companion
Sputnik 1, the first artificial moon, launched on October 4, 1957, by the Soviet Union. This 184-pound, 22-inch sphere broadcast a continuous 'beeping' signal. Its launch led to the creation of NASA and the space race to the Moon.
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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 7 October 2000 · Madagascar See it as a poster -
Released on 7 October 2019 A Spiral in Profile See it as a poster -
Released on 7 October 2024 Starbursts on grand scale See it as a poster -
Released on 7 October 2015 Ground-based view of the sky around the nearby star AU Microscopii See it as a poster -
Released on 7 October 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the nearby star AU Microscopii See it as a poster -
Released on 7 October 2024 Infrared image of stars and galaxies near the REBELS-25 galaxy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 OCT 2000 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 7 OCT 2000.
Questions about October 7, 2000
What space photo was released on October 7, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2000 was "Sputnik: Traveling Companion". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 7, 2000?
A first quarter moon, about 67% lit.
What day of the week was October 7, 2000?
October 7, 2000 was a Saturday, day 281 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 7, 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.