The sky on
your birthday.
Apollo 17's Lunar Rover
In December 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt explored the Moon's Taurus-Littrow valley using a Lunar Roving Vehicle. This skeletal rover was just over 10 feet long and 6 feet wide, easily carrying astronauts and equipment in the Moon's low gravity. Cernan and Schmitt were the last humans to walk or ride on the Moon.
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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 9 June 2001 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2016 Pluto at Night See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 Stirring the interstellar soup See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2006 Supernova Dust Factory in M74 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2015 Galaxy NGC 7714 After Collision See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 JUN 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 9 JUN 2001.
Questions about June 9, 2001
What space photo was released on June 9, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2001 was "Apollo 17's Lunar Rover". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 9, 2001?
A waning gibbous moon, about 90% lit.
What day of the week was June 9, 2001?
June 9, 2001 was a Saturday, day 160 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 9, 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.