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NGC 6826: The Blinking Eye
NGC 6826, also called the Blinking Eye Nebula, is a planetary nebula. This colorful phase of a sun-like star's life is brief, lasting about 10,000 years. The star's outer layers are cast off, creating an expanding emission nebula. Even familiar objects like these still hold surprises for astronomers.
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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 26 May 2001 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2025 Paired pinwheel seen solo See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The full Moon is pictured before a lunar eclipse from the International Space Station during a southwest to northeast See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse is seen from the International Space Station during a northwest to southeast See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse, and intersecting with the Earth's horizon, is seen from the International See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2024 The sun's glint beams off the Gulf of California contrasting Mexico's coastal states of Baja California (bottom) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 MAY 2001 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 MAY 2001.
Questions about May 26, 2001
What space photo was released on May 26, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2001 was "NGC 6826: The Blinking Eye". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 26, 2001?
A waxing crescent moon, about 15% lit.
What day of the week was May 26, 2001?
May 26, 2001 was a Saturday, day 146 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 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.