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“Exploring the Ring” is copyrighted by Astro-Cooperation. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Ring Nebula, M57, is about 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. The central ring is about one light-year across. This deep exposure combines data from two telescopes, revealing looping filaments of glowing gas extending much farther from the nebula's central star. In this planetary nebula, the glowing material comes from the star's outer layers, not from planets.
The Earth on 18 September 2008 · Madagascar
NASA Terra took this picture on 18 September 2008, the day itself, not a release date.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 18 September 2008 · Madagascar See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2026 A galaxy spinning out of sync See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 A peculiar proceeding See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 The Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST (wide crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 Detailed view of the Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 The eroded Aorounga meteorite impact crater, also known as the "Eye of the Desert," in the African nation of Chad is See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 SEP 2008 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 SEP 2008.
Questions about September 18, 2008
What space photo was released on September 18, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2008 was "Exploring the Ring". 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 September 18, 2008?
A waning gibbous moon, about 89% lit.
What day of the week was September 18, 2008?
September 18, 2008 was a Thursday, day 262 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 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.