The sky on
your birthday.
Approaching the International Space Station
Earlier this month, the crew of the US Space Shuttle Endeavor approached the developing International Space Station, capturing this view. The Endeavor and ISS crew installed Italy's Raffaello, a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module. They also successfully deployed Canada's Canadarm2, a robot remote-controlled arm that can move about the outside of the station. The shuttle undocked from the ISS and returned to Earth, with a manned Russian Soyuz spacecraft scheduled to dock soon after.
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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 30 April 2001 · Great Lakes See it as a poster -
Released on 30 April 1999 Giant interacting galaxies NGC 6872/IC 4970 See it as a poster -
Released on 30 April 2012 The eye of the storm See it as a poster -
Released on 30 April 1999 Star-forming region RCW 108 in Ara See it as a poster -
Released on 30 April 2026 Starry spiral in a familiar neighbourhood See it as a poster -
Released on 30 April 2002 A 'wallpaper' of distant galaxies is a stunning backdrop for a runaway galaxy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 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 30 APR 2001.
Questions about April 30, 2001
What space photo was released on April 30, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2001 was "Approaching the International Space Station". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 30, 2001?
A first quarter moon, about 49% lit.
What day of the week was April 30, 2001?
April 30, 2001 was a Monday, day 120 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 30, 2001?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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