The sky on
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Discovery in Motion
The space shuttle orbiter Discovery approaches the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. This May 2006 photo was taken just before mission STS-121, which sent Discovery to the International Space Station. The orbiter, booster rockets, and external fuel tank ride on one of NASA's workhorse crawler-transporters. Discovery moves slowly to the pad, but once in orbit it circles Earth at 27,000 kilometers per hour.
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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 8 July 2006 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 8 July 2024 The difference between distance and dust See it as a poster -
Released on 8 July 2019 Galactic Cherry Blossom See it as a poster -
Released on 8 July 2011 Saturn Storm Panoramas See it as a poster -
Released on 8 July 2013 Flooding Along Parana River See it as a poster -
Released on 8 July 2019 Red and Long Dead See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 JUL 2006 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 JUL 2006.
Questions about July 8, 2006
What space photo was released on July 8, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2006 was "Discovery in Motion". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 8, 2006?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 93% lit.
What day of the week was July 8, 2006?
July 8, 2006 was a Saturday, day 189 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 8, 2006?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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