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“Jupiter over Ephesus” is copyrighted by Tunç Tezel. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteJupiter shines brightly above the ancient city of Ephesus, near the Full Moon. Jupiter is currently at opposition, meaning it is directly opposite the Sun in Earth's sky, making it appear at its brightest. This alignment offers excellent viewing opportunities for stargazers.
The Earth on 18 July 2008 · Caspian Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 18 July 2008, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 18 July 2021 The Andromeda Galaxy in Ultraviolet See it as a poster -
Released on 18 July 2016 The Orion Nebula in Infrared from HAWK-I See it as a poster -
Released on 18 July 2026 Shadow and Rainbow See it as a poster -
Released on 18 July 2019 A full Moon is pictured from the International Space Station as the orbiting complex flew 270 miles above the South See it as a poster -
Released on 18 July 2023 The city lights of Baghdad, Iraq, split by the Tigris River, are pictured from the International Space Station as it See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 JUL 2008 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 JUL 2008.
Questions about July 18, 2008
What space photo was released on July 18, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 18, 2008 was "Jupiter over Ephesus". 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 July 18, 2008?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was July 18, 2008?
July 18, 2008 was a Friday, day 200 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 18, 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.