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“Aurora Over New Zealand” is copyrighted by Chris Petrich. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteLast weekend, a strong magnetic storm caused widespread auroral displays, including these 'southern lights' over New Zealand. The storm was triggered by a coronal mass ejection from sunspot group 9393. This wide-angle time exposure from April 1 shows towering red aurora suspended above the landscape. Aurorae occur when solar particles interact with Earth's atmosphere.
The Earth on 6 April 2001 · Pilbara, Western Australia
NASA Terra took this picture on 6 April 2001, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 April 2001 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2015 The crammed centre of Messier 22 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2015 NGC 3293: A Bright Young Star Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2014 Fresh Tiger Stripes on Saturn's Enceladus See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2023 Wider view of the Uranian system See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2020 Rings Upon Rings See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 APR 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 6 APR 2001.
Questions about April 6, 2001
What space photo was released on April 6, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 2001 was "Aurora Over New Zealand". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on April 6, 2001?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was April 6, 2001?
April 6, 2001 was a Friday, day 96 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 6, 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.