The sky on
your birthday.
Eclipsed Moon in Infrared
During the total lunar eclipse of September 1996, the MSX satellite imaged the Moon from Earth orbit. Its SPIRIT III infrared telescope captured the Moon during the 70-minute totality. Infrared light has longer wavelengths than visible light, allowing for different views of celestial objects.
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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 15 September 2001 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2026 IC 348 Crop: Central star cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2026 IC 348 Crop: Stars and faint outflows See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2016 The sky around the active galaxy Markarian 1018 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2026 Star-forming region IC 348 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2020 Like two galaxies nearing each other, this nighttime shot from the International Space Station shows the well-lit See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 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 15 SEP 2001.
Questions about September 15, 2001
What space photo was released on September 15, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 15, 2001 was "Eclipsed Moon in Infrared". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 15, 2001?
A waning crescent moon, about 6% lit.
What day of the week was September 15, 2001?
September 15, 2001 was a Saturday, day 258 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 15, 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.