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How Big Is 2001 KX76?
The newly discovered minor planet 2001 KX76 is circled in this composite image from the European Southern Observatory's 2.2-meter telescope. Though it appears as a single point of light, its orbit has been accurately measured by Astrovirtel, a "virtual telescope" that mines archival data. This minor planet is estimated to be about 500 miles across, making it larger than Ceres, the largest asteroid.
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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 August 2001 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2021 A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2025 Southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2010 Earth Observation - Tropical Storm Danielle See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2010 Earth Observation - Hurricane Earl See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2020 NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 AUG 2001 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 AUG 2001.
Questions about August 30, 2001
What space photo was released on August 30, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2001 was "How Big Is 2001 KX76?". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 30, 2001?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 86% lit.
What day of the week was August 30, 2001?
August 30, 2001 was a Thursday, day 242 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 30, 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.