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Solstice at Newgrange
The December solstice marks the southernmost point of the Sun's annual motion and the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The megalithic tomb of Newgrange in Ireland, dating back 5,000 years, aligns accurately with the solstice Sun. A live webcast from Newgrange often celebrates the winter solstice sunrise.
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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 20 December 2008 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 20 December 2001 The Eagle's EGGs * See it as a poster -
Released on 20 December 2017 Widefield image of the sky around π1 Gruis See it as a poster -
Released on 20 December 2023 Dwarf irregular galaxy UGC 8091 (wide-field view) See it as a poster -
Released on 20 December 2018 Galaxy Cluster MACSJ0416 See it as a poster -
Released on 20 December 2018 Intracluster light in Abell S1063 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 20 DEC 2008 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 20 DEC 2008.
Questions about December 20, 2008
What space photo was released on December 20, 2008?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 2008 was "Solstice at Newgrange". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 20, 2008?
A last quarter moon, about 48% lit.
What day of the week was December 20, 2008?
December 20, 2008 was a Saturday, day 355 of the 366 days in 2008.
Was there a meteor shower on December 20, 2008?
Yes: the Ursid shower, peaks in 2 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 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.