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“Mediterranean Leonid 2001” is copyrighted by Tunc Tezel. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteDuring the 2001 Leonid meteor storm, astrophotographer Tunc Tezel captured this fireball meteor over the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. The meteor's bright streak is reflected in the calm ocean waters, creating a dream-like scene. Lights from coastal dwellings and islands dot the foreground, while brilliant Sirius, the brightest star in the heavens, shines in the constellation Canis Major. The clear skies provided a splendid view of this celestial event.
The Earth on 7 December 2001 · Pilbara, Western Australia
NASA Terra took this picture on 7 December 2001, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 7 December 2010 The Impressive Rays of Hokusai See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2022 Flight Day 22: Orion Looks Back at the Moon See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 DEC 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 7 DEC 2001.
Questions about December 7, 2001
What space photo was released on December 7, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 2001 was "Mediterranean Leonid 2001". 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 December 7, 2001?
A last quarter moon, about 56% lit.
What day of the week was December 7, 2001?
December 7, 2001 was a Friday, day 341 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 7, 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.