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“A Total Lunar Eclipse Over North Carolina” is copyrighted by David Cortner. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThis time-lapse image from 2003 shows a total lunar eclipse over North Carolina. As Earth moved between the Moon and the Sun, our planet's shadow fell on the Moon. The Moon appeared to fade out and reappear over approximately three hours.
The Earth on 26 August 2007 · Caspian Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 26 August 2007, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 26 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the gravitationally lensed galaxy merger H-ATLAS J142935.3-002836 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the gravitationally lensed galaxy merger H-ATLAS J142935.3-002836 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2015 The night sky around the Twin Jet Nebula (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2013 Dark, dusty shells See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2009 The Trifid Nebula (full frame) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 AUG 2007 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 AUG 2007.
Questions about August 26, 2007
What space photo was released on August 26, 2007?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2007 was "A Total Lunar Eclipse Over North Carolina". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on August 26, 2007?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was August 26, 2007?
August 26, 2007 was a Sunday, day 238 of the 365 days in 2007.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 26, 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.