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“Horsehead Rides Again” is copyrighted by selected by internet voters. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Horsehead Nebula, a dark cloud of cosmic dust, was a target for the Hubble Space Telescope. This detailed view from Hubble, released for its 11th anniversary, shows the intricate structure of the dust. Below it, a ground-based view from the NOAO 0.9-meter telescope at Kitt Peak shows the Horsehead against a wider expanse of glowing gas. It is a striking example of interstellar dust and gas.
The Earth on 26 April 2001 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania
NASA Terra took this picture on 26 April 2001, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 26 April 2025 Oblique of view of the sun's glint beaming off Lake Superior See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 APR 2001 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 APR 2001.
Questions about April 26, 2001
What space photo was released on April 26, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 26, 2001 was "Horsehead Rides Again". 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 26, 2001?
A waxing crescent moon, about 11% lit.
What day of the week was April 26, 2001?
April 26, 2001 was a Thursday, day 116 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 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.