The sky on
your birthday.
Touchdown Site on Asteroid Eros
The NEAR-Shoemaker spacecraft was scheduled for the first controlled descent onto an asteroid. After nearly a year orbiting Eros, NASA commanded the probe to land on its surface. While the spacecraft was not expected to survive the impact, it was hoped to transmit images with details as small as 10 centimeters during its descent, offering a close look at the asteroid's terrain.
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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 February 2001 · Baja California See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2012 Transforming galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2013 Wide-field view of the entire Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 1990 Galaxy NGC 1808 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2017 A spiral in Andromeda See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2019 Digitized Sky Survey image around the HII region LHA 120-N 180B See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 2001 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 FEB 2001.
Questions about February 6, 2001
What space photo was released on February 6, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2001 was "Touchdown Site on Asteroid Eros". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 6, 2001?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was February 6, 2001?
February 6, 2001 was a Tuesday, day 37 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 6, 2001?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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