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“Running Messier's Marathon” is copyrighted by Amir Hossein Abolfath. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteMany stargazers in the northern hemisphere participate in a Messier Marathon, attempting to view all 110 objects in Charles Messier's catalog in one night. This six-hour time exposure shows a group dedicated to this task. The marathon is often held on moonless nights near the March equinox.
The Earth on 19 April 2008 · Pilbara, Western Australia
NASA Terra took this picture on 19 April 2008, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 19 April 2008 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2022 Wide-Field View of the Hickson Compact Group 40 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2016 Haulani Crater at LAMO See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2018 Hubble's 28th birthday picture: The Lagoon Nebula (Uncropped image) See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2018 Hubble's 28th birthday picture: The Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 April 2018 Infrared view of the Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 APR 2008.
Questions about April 19, 2008
What space photo was released on April 19, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2008 was "Running Messier's Marathon". 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 19, 2008?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was April 19, 2008?
April 19, 2008 was a Saturday, day 110 of the 366 days in 2008.
Was there a meteor shower on April 19, 2008?
Yes: the Lyrid shower, peaks in 3 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 19, 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.