The sky on
your birthday.
Surrounded by Mars
The Mars Pathfinder lander took this panoramic image shortly after touching down on Mars in 1997. Before its camera was raised, it captured a unique perspective of its immediate surroundings. The view includes instruments like solar panels, communication antennae, and ramps leading down to the Martian surface.
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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 18 September 2001 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2026 A galaxy spinning out of sync See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 A peculiar proceeding See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 The Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST (wide crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 Detailed view of the Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 The eroded Aorounga meteorite impact crater, also known as the "Eye of the Desert," in the African nation of Chad is See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 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 18 SEP 2001.
Questions about September 18, 2001
What space photo was released on September 18, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2001 was "Surrounded by Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 18, 2001?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was September 18, 2001?
September 18, 2001 was a Tuesday, day 261 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 18, 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.