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Asteroid 2007 TU24 Passes the Earth
Asteroid 2007 TU24, estimated to be about 250 meters across, passed safely by Earth just outside the Moon's orbit. While small rocks hit Earth daily, TU24 was notable for its size. If it had struck land, it could have caused a significant impact, but it posed no danger.
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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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Released on 30 January 2012 Blue Marble Earth from Suomi NPP See it as a poster -
Released on 30 January 2023 Exploring a Turbulent Tarantula See it as a poster -
Released on 30 January 2026 NGC 7722 in dark surroundings (wide crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 January 2004 A Unique Opportunity See it as a poster -
Released on 30 January 2008 Seeking Information on Mercury Mineralogy See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 JAN 2008 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 JAN 2008.