The sky on
your birthday.
On the Trail of 2008 TC3
On October 7, 2008, a small asteroid, 2008 TC3, was detected in space before it hit Earth's atmosphere. This was the first time such an event was predicted, allowing astronomers to track its impact. This image shows the twisted, high-altitude trail left by its entry over northern Sudan.
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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 8 November 2008 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 8 November 2023 Perseus Galaxy Cluster from Euclid See it as a poster -
Released on 8 November 2012 Wide-field view of the sky around the planetary nebula Fleming 1 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 November 2022 Galaxies: Wild's Triplet from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 8 November 2010 An extraordinarily slender galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 8 November 2020 The coast of Chubut Province in Argentina, with the Sun's glint beaming off the Golfo San Jorge and Bahia Camarones, is See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 NOV 2008 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 8 NOV 2008.
Questions about November 8, 2008
What space photo was released on November 8, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 8, 2008 was "On the Trail of 2008 TC3". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 8, 2008?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 76% lit.
What day of the week was November 8, 2008?
November 8, 2008 was a Saturday, day 313 of the 366 days in 2008.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 8, 2008?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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