The sky on
your birthday.
Large Sunspot Group AR 9393
The largest sunspot group of the past ten years, Active Region 9393, crossed the surface of the Sun late last month and early this month. The number of active regions on the Sun is currently high because the Sun is reaching the maximum of its 11-year cycle of magnetic activity. This time-lapse sequence shows AR 9393 evolving from March 27 to April 2, growing to over 10 times the size of Earth.
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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 11 April 2001 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 11 April 2011 Arcade adventure for young stars See it as a poster -
Released on 11 April 2003 Gusev Crater See it as a poster -
Released on 11 April 2024 Wide-field view of the region of the sky around the nebula NGC 6164/6165 See it as a poster -
Released on 11 April 2019 The moon is photographed in its first quarter phase just above the Earth's limb as the International Space Station See it as a poster -
Released on 11 April 2024 The Pinacate Peaks (at center), a group of volcanic peaks in the Mexican state of Sonora just north of the Gulf See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 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 11 APR 2001.
Questions about April 11, 2001
What space photo was released on April 11, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 11, 2001 was "Large Sunspot Group AR 9393". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 11, 2001?
A waning gibbous moon, about 90% lit.
What day of the week was April 11, 2001?
April 11, 2001 was a Wednesday, day 101 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 11, 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.