The sky on
your birthday.
Comet Hale-Bopp in the Outer Solar System
Comet Hale-Bopp, still active in the outer Solar System in March 2001. This image shows it beyond Saturn's orbit, continuing to shed gas and dust. Its large nucleus, estimated at 60 kilometers across, likely contributes to its sustained activity even at such a distance.
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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 26 March 2001 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 26 March 2025 JADES-GS-z13-1 (NIRCam close-up) See it as a poster -
Released on 26 March 2015 Galaxy cluster Abell 2744 with dark matter map See it as a poster -
Released on 26 March 1998 Har Crater on Callisto See it as a poster -
Released on 26 March 2026 Black Holes and Neutron Stars: 218 Mergers and Counting See it as a poster -
Released on 26 March 2022 Pluto at Night See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 MAR 2001 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 MAR 2001.
Questions about March 26, 2001
What space photo was released on March 26, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 26, 2001 was "Comet Hale-Bopp in the Outer Solar System". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 26, 2001?
A new moon, about 4% lit.
What day of the week was March 26, 2001?
March 26, 2001 was a Monday, day 85 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 26, 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.