The sky on
your birthday.
Yuri's Planet
On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into space, orbiting Earth once in his Vostok 1 spacecraft. From an altitude of 200 miles, he reported, "The sky is very dark; the Earth is bluish. Everything is seen very clearly." This historic flight opened the door for human exploration beyond our planet.
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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 12 April 2008 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 12 April 2011 Wide field view of Abell 383 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 12 April 2012 Wide-field view of the sky around the bright star Fomalhaut See it as a poster -
Released on 12 April 2016 Combined Solar Eclipse Corona from Earth and Space See it as a poster -
Released on 12 April 2012 Lone Blazar See it as a poster -
Released on 12 April 2026 The aurora australis arcs above Earth’s horizon See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 APR 2008 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 APR 2008.
Questions about April 12, 2008
What space photo was released on April 12, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2008 was "Yuri's Planet". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 12, 2008?
A first quarter moon, about 42% lit.
What day of the week was April 12, 2008?
April 12, 2008 was a Saturday, day 103 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 12, 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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