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Hubble Resolves Expiration Date For Green Cheese Moon
Happy April Fool's Day from the folks at APOD. This image, presented as a Hubble Space Telescope observation, humorously claims to show an expiration date on a green cheese moon. The text suggests astronomers confirmed the Moon is made of green cheese and advises eating it by tomorrow.
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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 1 April 2006 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
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Released on 1 April 2019 The largest of its kind See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2011 WISE Unveils a Treasure Trove of Beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2004 Lion King Surveys Homeland See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2024 Two’s company See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 APR 2006 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 APR 2006.
Questions about April 1, 2006
What space photo was released on April 1, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2006 was "Hubble Resolves Expiration Date For Green Cheese Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 1, 2006?
A waxing crescent moon, about 9% lit.
What day of the week was April 1, 2006?
April 1, 2006 was a Saturday, day 91 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 1, 2006?
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.