The sky on
your birthday.
Infrared Horsehead
The Horsehead Nebula in infrared light, captured by the European Space Agency's Infrared Space Observatory (ISO). While it appears dark in visible light, infrared allows us to see the warm dust and molecular gas glowing within. This region in Orion is a busy star-forming area.
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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 24 February 2001 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2011 A wide-field view of the sky around the young star T Cha See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2011 A wide-field view of the sky around the young star T Cha (annotated) See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2020 Centuries Before Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2025 Lifting the veil See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2010 The Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 FEB 2001 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 FEB 2001.
Questions about February 24, 2001
What space photo was released on February 24, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2001 was "Infrared Horsehead". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 24, 2001?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was February 24, 2001?
February 24, 2001 was a Saturday, day 55 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 24, 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.