The sky on
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The Millennium that Defines Universe
Welcome to the third millennium. Humanity has continually redefined its concept of the Universe. It started as spheres centered on Earth, then expanded to the Solar System, then the Galaxy, and finally the matter emanating from the Big Bang. This millennium, we may discover alien life, understand the Universe's geometry, and even travel through it.
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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 1 January 2001 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 1 January 2024 NGC 1232: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 1 January 2018 Ribbons and pearls See it as a poster -
Released on 1 January 2012 To Fly Free in Space See it as a poster -
Released on 1 January 2020 Betelgeuse Imagined See it as a poster -
Released on 1 January 2002 Cygnus X-1 (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 JAN 2001 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 JAN 2001.
Questions about January 1, 2001
What space photo was released on January 1, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 1, 2001 was "The Millennium that Defines Universe". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 1, 2001?
A first quarter moon, about 39% lit.
What day of the week was January 1, 2001?
January 1, 2001 was a Monday, day 1 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 1, 2001?
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.