The sky on
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“A Darkened Sky” is copyrighted by Miloslav Druckmuller. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteOn August 1st, 2008, a total solar eclipse darkened the daytime sky over Mongolia. This image is a composite of 55 frames, ranging in exposure time from 1/125 to 8 seconds. It spans nearly 12 degrees, showing the Sun and Moon at mid-eclipse. The photographer, Miloslav Druckmuller, captured the event with two cameras.
The Earth on 20 September 2008 · Bahamas
NASA Terra took this picture on 20 September 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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Released on 20 September 2017 Wide-field image of the sky around U Antliae See it as a poster -
Released on 20 September 2005 Scarp at Head of Chasma Boreale See it as a poster -
Released on 20 September 2023 Methane Discovered on Distant Exoplanet See it as a poster -
Released on 20 September 2016 The Helix Nebula in Infrared See it as a poster -
Released on 20 September 2022 Hurricane Fiona is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 259 miles above the Atlantic Ocean north See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 20 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 20 SEP 2008.
Questions about September 20, 2008
What space photo was released on September 20, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 20, 2008 was "A Darkened Sky". 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 20, 2008?
A waning gibbous moon, about 72% lit.
What day of the week was September 20, 2008?
September 20, 2008 was a Saturday, day 264 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 20, 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.