The sky on
your birthday.
Atlantis on Pad 39A
The Space Shuttle Atlantis sits on Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center, illuminated by an intricate network of lights. The massive Rotating Service Structure, seen here rolled back, provides access to the orbiter and its payload before launch. For this mission, STS-122, Atlantis carried the Columbus laboratory module to the International Space Station.
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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 February 2008 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 1996 High luminosity quasar J03.13 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 2009 Anemic Galaxy NGC 4921 at the Edge See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 1996 First NTT image of comet Hale-Bopp after solar conjunction See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the planetary nebula Henize 2-428 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 February 2004 X Marks the Spot See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 FEB 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 9 FEB 2008.
Questions about February 9, 2008
What space photo was released on February 9, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2008 was "Atlantis on Pad 39A". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 9, 2008?
A waxing crescent moon, about 8% lit.
What day of the week was February 9, 2008?
February 9, 2008 was a Saturday, day 40 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 9, 2008?
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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