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Nebula NGC 2080, nicknamed the 'Ghost Head Nebula'
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Released on 18 October 2012 A View from Next Door See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 OCT 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 18 OCT 2001.
Questions about October 18, 2001
What space photo was released on October 18, 2001?
"Nebula NGC 2080, nicknamed the 'Ghost Head Nebula'", from the Hubble Space Telescope, released by ESA on October 18, 2001.
What was the Moon's phase on October 18, 2001?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was October 18, 2001?
October 18, 2001 was a Thursday, day 291 of the 365 days in 2001.
Was there a meteor shower on October 18, 2001?
Yes: the Orionid shower, peaks in 3 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 18, 2001?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
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