The sky on
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“A Protected Night Sky Over Flagstaff” is copyrighted by Dan & Cindy Duriscoe, FDSC, Lowell Obs., USNO. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThis sky is protected. Flagstaff, Arizona, became the first International Dark Sky City, enacting the first lighting ordinance 50 years ago. This ordinance restricted searchlight advertisements from sweeping the night skies. The city maintains a lighting code that limits light pollution, allowing astronomers to study the universe and locals to enjoy the night sky.
The Earth on 16 April 2008 · Pilbara, Western Australia
NASA Terra took this picture on 16 April 2008, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 16 April 2008 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
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Released on 16 April 2014 The star formation region Gum 41 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2024 Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2012 The Eagle Nebula from Kitt Peak See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2018 Approaching the Universe’s origins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 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 16 APR 2008.
Questions about April 16, 2008
What space photo was released on April 16, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2008 was "A Protected Night Sky Over Flagstaff". 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 April 16, 2008?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 82% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 2008?
April 16, 2008 was a Wednesday, day 107 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 16, 2008?
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.