The sky on
your birthday.
Saturn's Rings from the Other Side
Saturn's rings appear differently when viewed from the 'other side', with the Sun behind the camera but across the ring plane. The Cassini spacecraft, orbiting Saturn, captured this unique perspective in April. This vantage point, 17 degrees above the ring plane, reveals details not visible from Earth. It offers an unusual look at the solar system's most extensive ring system.
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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 June 2008 · Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2016 Pluto at Night See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 Stirring the interstellar soup See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2006 Supernova Dust Factory in M74 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2015 Galaxy NGC 7714 After Collision See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 JUN 2008 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 JUN 2008.
Questions about June 9, 2008
What space photo was released on June 9, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2008 was "Saturn's Rings from the Other Side". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 9, 2008?
A first quarter moon, about 31% lit.
What day of the week was June 9, 2008?
June 9, 2008 was a Monday, day 161 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 9, 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.