The sky on
your birthday.
Moon AND Sun
This composite image combines 22 separate pictures of the Moon and Sun, all taken from Chisamba, Zambia. They were captured during the total phase of the June 21, 2001, solar eclipse. Digital processing combined the exposures to show details no single camera or naked eye could reveal. The incredible flowing streamers of the Sun's outer atmosphere, the solar corona, are most striking.
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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 7 September 2001 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 7 September 2020 A Pocketful of Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 7 September 2023 Glittering globular cluster Terzan 12 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 September 2016 Around the star cluster Terzan 5 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 September 2025 The lunar eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon, above Earth's horizon See it as a poster -
Released on 7 September 2021 Hurricane Larry is pictured churning in the Atlantic Ocean as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 SEP 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 7 SEP 2001.
Questions about September 7, 2001
What space photo was released on September 7, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 2001 was "Moon AND Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 7, 2001?
A waning gibbous moon, about 80% lit.
What day of the week was September 7, 2001?
September 7, 2001 was a Friday, day 250 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 7, 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.