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“NGC 6992: A Glimpse of the Veil” is copyrighted by Steve Mandel, Hidden Valley Observatory. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Veil Nebula, also known as NGC 6992, is a supernova remnant from a star that exploded over 5,000 years ago. These glowing filaments are expanding debris, forming a large spherical cloud. This detailed image reveals the intricate structures within this diaphanous cosmic cloud, seen against the rich star field of the Milky Way.
The Earth on 28 September 2001 · Colorado Plateau
NASA Terra took this picture on 28 September 2001, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 28 September 2013 Rheasilvia AV-L-30 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 September 2011 Wide-field image of the sky around the Fried Egg nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 28 September 2020 Spirals Are In This Season See it as a poster -
Released on 28 September 2017 Result of a galactic crash See it as a poster -
Released on 28 September 2013 Aquilia AV-L-24 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 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 28 SEP 2001.
Questions about September 28, 2001
What space photo was released on September 28, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 28, 2001 was "NGC 6992: A Glimpse of the Veil". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on September 28, 2001?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 82% lit.
What day of the week was September 28, 2001?
September 28, 2001 was a Friday, day 271 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 28, 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.