The sky on
your birthday.
“The Hydra Cluster of Galaxies” is copyrighted by AAO. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Hydra Cluster, also known as Abell 1060, contains over a hundred bright galaxies. Most of its mass, however, is thought to be dark matter, which we cannot see. Studies of X-ray light and gravitational lensing help astronomers understand the distribution of this unseen mass.
The Earth on 16 April 2001 · Colorado Plateau
NASA Terra took this picture on 16 April 2001, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 16 April 2014 The star formation region Gum 41 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2024 Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant See it as a poster -
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Released on 16 April 2018 Approaching the Universe’s origins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 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 16 APR 2001.
Questions about April 16, 2001
What space photo was released on April 16, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2001 was "The Hydra Cluster of Galaxies". 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 16, 2001?
A last quarter moon, about 43% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 2001?
April 16, 2001 was a Monday, day 106 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 16, 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.