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“Unusual Light Pillars Over Latvia” is copyrighted by Aigar Truhin. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteStrange columns of light appear over a town in Latvia, fanning out at the top. These light pillars form when falling ice crystals reflect bright ground lights. While the columns themselves are understood, the reason for their fanning shape at the top is still a subject of scientific discussion. This image was captured with a standard digital camera in Sigulda.
The Earth on 12 January 2009 · Red Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 12 January 2009, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 12 January 2026 Wide-field view (DSS) of the area of the sky around the star RXJ0528+2838 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2026 Wide-field view (PanSTARRS) of the area of the sky around the star RXJ0528+2838 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2005 Hubble finds infant stars in neighbouring galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2021 A starry night sky and an aurora are pictured above Russia, in between Ukraine and Kazakhstan, as the International See it as a poster -
Released on 12 January 2021 A starry night sky and an aurora are pictured above Russia as the International Space Station orbited 264 miles See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 JAN 2009 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 JAN 2009.
Questions about January 12, 2009
What space photo was released on January 12, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 2009 was "Unusual Light Pillars Over Latvia". 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 January 12, 2009?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was January 12, 2009?
January 12, 2009 was a Monday, day 12 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 12, 2009?
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.