The sky on
your birthday.
The Belt of Venus
Just before sunrise or after sunset, a pink band appears above the horizon, called the Belt of Venus. This band is visible in the direction opposite the Sun during twilight. It is sunlight reflecting off the atmosphere, but the lower angle and scattering create this distinct hue between the dark sky and the blue sky above.
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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 9 December 2001 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 9 December 2010 An Explosion of Infrared Color See it as a poster -
Released on 9 December 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the interacting galaxy NGC 5291 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 December 2024 Hubble revisits a grand spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 9 December 2019 Galactic Diversity See it as a poster -
Released on 9 December 2019 Cloudy with a Chance of Dust See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 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 9 DEC 2001.
Questions about December 9, 2001
What space photo was released on December 9, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 2001 was "The Belt of Venus". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 9, 2001?
A last quarter moon, about 35% lit.
What day of the week was December 9, 2001?
December 9, 2001 was a Sunday, day 343 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 9, 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.