The sky on
your birthday.
Mariner's Mercury
Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, remains largely a mystery due to the Sun's glare. Mariner 10 was the only spacecraft to explore Mercury up close, making three flybys in 1974 and 1975. It surveyed about 45 percent of the surface, photographing the sunlit hemisphere during each approach. The mission used clever maneuvers to capture images from different angles.
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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 24 November 2001 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 24 November 2014 A slashing smudge across the sky See it as a poster -
Released on 24 November 2010 Wide-field view of part of the Large Magellanic Cloud and the remarkable double star OGLE-LMC-CEP0227 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 November 2008 Radar Indicates Buried Glaciers on Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 24 November 2025 Baby stars blowing bubbles See it as a poster -
Released on 24 November 2011 Caught in the Afterglow See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 NOV 2001 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 NOV 2001.
Questions about November 24, 2001
What space photo was released on November 24, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 24, 2001 was "Mariner's Mercury". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 24, 2001?
A first quarter moon, about 62% lit.
What day of the week was November 24, 2001?
November 24, 2001 was a Saturday, day 328 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 24, 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.