The sky on
your birthday.
Infrared Andromeda
This Spitzer Space Telescope image shows the Andromeda galaxy in infrared light. Red indicates dust, heated by young stars, while blue shows older stars. Andromeda is a massive spiral galaxy, larger than our Milky Way, and lies about 2.5 million light-years away. The infrared view reveals the galaxy's dusty spiral arms.
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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 June 2006 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2016 Pluto at Night See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 Stirring the interstellar soup See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2006 Supernova Dust Factory in M74 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2015 Galaxy NGC 7714 After Collision See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 JUN 2006 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 9 JUN 2006.
Questions about June 9, 2006
What space photo was released on June 9, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2006 was "Infrared Andromeda". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 9, 2006?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was June 9, 2006?
June 9, 2006 was a Friday, day 160 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 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.