The sky on
your birthday.
Isaac Newton Explains the Solar System
Sir Isaac Newton, born in 1642, revolutionized our understanding of physics, mathematics, and optics. He developed calculus, the laws of motion, and universal gravitation, which explained how planets orbit the Sun. His work laid the foundation for much of modern science.
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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 February 2002 · Atacama and the Andes See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2011 A wide-field view of the sky around the young star T Cha See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2011 A wide-field view of the sky around the young star T Cha (annotated) See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2020 Centuries Before Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2025 Lifting the veil See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2010 The Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 FEB 2002 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 FEB 2002.
Questions about February 24, 2002
What space photo was released on February 24, 2002?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2002 was "Isaac Newton Explains the Solar System". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 24, 2002?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 91% lit.
What day of the week was February 24, 2002?
February 24, 2002 was a Sunday, day 55 of the 365 days in 2002.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 24, 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.