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Molecular Cloud Barnard 68
Barnard 68 is a dark molecular cloud in Ophiuchus, a region where dense dust and gas absorb background starlight. What appears as a void is actually a cold, isolated stellar nursery. These dark nebulae are where stars are born, hidden from our direct view in visible light.
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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 23 September 2001 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 23 September 2024 The new and improved IC 1954 See it as a poster -
Released on 23 September 2004 Most-Distant Galaxy Candidates in the Hubble Ultra Deep Field See it as a poster -
Released on 23 September 2015 The star formation region Messier 17 See it as a poster -
Released on 23 September 2019 Beacon of Light See it as a poster -
Released on 23 September 2015 Digitized Sky Survey Image of the Omega Nebula (M 17) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 SEP 2001 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 SEP 2001.
Questions about September 23, 2001
What space photo was released on September 23, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2001 was "Molecular Cloud Barnard 68". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 23, 2001?
A first quarter moon, about 31% lit.
What day of the week was September 23, 2001?
September 23, 2001 was a Sunday, day 266 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 23, 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.