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“A Beautiful Trifid” is copyrighted by Dean Jacobsen. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Trifid Nebula, M20, is about 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius. It illustrates three basic types of astronomical nebulae. Red emission nebulae are dominated by light from hydrogen atoms. Blue reflection nebulae are produced by dust reflecting starlight. Dark absorption nebulae appear where dense dust clouds block light.
The Earth on 26 May 2005 · Lake Eyre, Australia
NASA Terra took this picture on 26 May 2005, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 26 May 2021 The full Moon is pictured before a lunar eclipse from the International Space Station during a southwest to northeast See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse is seen from the International Space Station during a northwest to southeast See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse, and intersecting with the Earth's horizon, is seen from the International See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2024 The sun's glint beams off the Gulf of California contrasting Mexico's coastal states of Baja California (bottom) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 MAY 2005 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 MAY 2005.
Questions about May 26, 2005
What space photo was released on May 26, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2005 was "A Beautiful Trifid". 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 May 26, 2005?
A waning gibbous moon, about 90% lit.
What day of the week was May 26, 2005?
May 26, 2005 was a Thursday, day 146 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 26, 2005?
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.