The sky on
your birthday.
The Snowflake Cluster versus the Cone Nebula
Strange shapes and textures can be found in the neighborhood of the Cone Nebula. These patterns result from the tumultuous unrest that accompanies the formation of the open cluster of stars known as NGC 2264, the Snowflake cluster. This detailed image, taken in two colors of infrared light by the Spitzer Space Telescope, helps us understand this process. Bright stars from the Snowflake cluster dot the field, heating up and destroying the gas and dust around them.
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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 May 2007 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 9 May 2003 Iridescent Glory of Nearby Planetary Nebula Showcased on Astronomy Day See it as a poster -
Released on 9 May 2016 A spiral snowflake See it as a poster -
Released on 9 May 2012 Wide-field view of the sky around the globular star cluster Messier 55 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 May 2008 Wide-field view of the region around the Antennae Galaxies (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 9 May 2008 Stars in the tail of the Antennae See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 MAY 2007 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 MAY 2007.
Questions about May 9, 2007
What space photo was released on May 9, 2007?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2007 was "The Snowflake Cluster versus the Cone Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 9, 2007?
A last quarter moon, about 52% lit.
What day of the week was May 9, 2007?
May 9, 2007 was a Wednesday, day 129 of the 365 days in 2007.
Was there a meteor shower on May 9, 2007?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaked 3 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 9, 2007?
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.