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“Volcano and Aurora in Iceland” is copyrighted by Sigurdur H. Stefnisson. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteIn 1991, Iceland's Hekla volcano erupted at the same time that auroras were visible overhead. Hekla is one of the world's most famous volcanoes, with a long history of eruptions. The green auroral band appeared about 100 kilometers above the erupting lava. This simultaneous display of terrestrial and atmospheric phenomena created a dramatic scene.
The Earth on 21 January 2002 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania
NASA Terra took this picture on 21 January 2002, the day itself, not a release date.
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In tropical astrology, 21 JAN 2002 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 21 JAN 2002.
Questions about January 21, 2002
What space photo was released on January 21, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 21, 2002 was "Volcano and Aurora in Iceland". 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 January 21, 2002?
A first quarter moon, about 51% lit.
What day of the week was January 21, 2002?
January 21, 2002 was a Monday, day 21 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 21, 2002?
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.