The sky on
your birthday.
A Space Station Meets its Destiny
The International Space Station (ISS) received its Destiny module earlier this month. The crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis installed the science laboratory, which will also serve as a control center. This installation included the 100th spacewalk by an American astronaut, nearly 40 years after Ed White's first venture outside Gemini 4.
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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 28 February 2001 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 28 February 2013 Wide-field view of the sky around the young star HD 100546 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 February 2022 Not-So-Close Encounter See it as a poster -
Released on 28 February 2011 Orion’s lesser-known nebula takes centre stage See it as a poster -
Released on 28 February 2025 Webb visits a star-forming spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 28 February 2023 Seeing Triple See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 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 28 FEB 2001.
Questions about February 28, 2001
What space photo was released on February 28, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2001 was "A Space Station Meets its Destiny". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 28, 2001?
A waxing crescent moon, about 29% lit.
What day of the week was February 28, 2001?
February 28, 2001 was a Wednesday, day 59 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 28, 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.