The sky on
your birthday.
“Total Eclipse of the Active Sun” is copyrighted by Michael Kobusch. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteA total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun. During the brief minutes of totality, the Sun's shimmering corona becomes visible, sharing the sky with stars and planets. Tomorrow, June 21, will bring the next total solar eclipse. Since the Sun is near its activity maximum, careful observers may see features like prominences.
Mars Opposition and Equinox
NASA released this picture on 18 June 2001. That is the day it was published, not the day it was taken.
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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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Released on 20 June 2013 The area around merging galaxy duo Arp 142 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 20 June 2012 Wide-field view of the area of NGC 6357 See it as a poster -
Released on 20 June 2024 Serpens Nebula centre crop (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 20 June 2013 Wide-field view of the region around galaxy NGC 3783 See it as a poster -
Released on 20 June 2013 Hubble image of Arp 142 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 20 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 20 JUN 2001.
Questions about June 20, 2001
What space photo was released on June 20, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2001 was "Total Eclipse of the Active Sun". 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 June 20, 2001?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was June 20, 2001?
June 20, 2001 was a Wednesday, day 171 of the 365 days in 2001.
Is it free?
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