The sky on
your birthday.
Molecular Cloud Barnard 68
This dark patch in the sky, Barnard 68 in Ophiuchus, is not empty space. It is a dense molecular cloud, so thick with dust and gas that it blocks almost all visible light from stars behind it. These clouds are some of the coldest and most isolated places in the universe, acting as nurseries where new stars are born.
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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 April 2006 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2003 Really hot stars See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2012 Tight and bright See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2012 Blue Straggler Stars in Globular Cluster M53 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2018 A colossal cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2014 The planetary nebula Abell 33 captured using ESO's Very Large Telescope See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 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 9 APR 2006.
Questions about April 9, 2006
What space photo was released on April 9, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2006 was "Molecular Cloud Barnard 68". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 9, 2006?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 84% lit.
What day of the week was April 9, 2006?
April 9, 2006 was a Sunday, day 99 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 9, 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.