The sky on
your birthday.
Billows of Smog in the Outer Galaxy
Our galaxy contains vast amounts of gas, mostly hydrogen and helium, but also trace amounts of heavier molecules like carbon monoxide. This radio image from the FCRAO Outer Galaxy Survey shows the diverse structures of this molecular gas. Dense clouds are regions where stars are forming, while open voids might be carved out by strong winds from massive, newly formed stars.
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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 15 January 2001 · Namib Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 15 January 2023 M1: The Crab Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 15 January 1999 Spiral galaxy NGC 253 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 January 2024 A giant ghostly bird See it as a poster -
Released on 15 January 2014 Wide-field view of the open star cluster Messier 67 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 January 2020 Rosetta view of comet 67P/Churyumov: Gerasimenko See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 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 15 JAN 2001.
Questions about January 15, 2001
What space photo was released on January 15, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 15, 2001 was "Billows of Smog in the Outer Galaxy". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 15, 2001?
A last quarter moon, about 68% lit.
What day of the week was January 15, 2001?
January 15, 2001 was a Monday, day 15 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 15, 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.