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Methane Discovered in the Atmosphere of Mars
Methane has been confirmed in the atmosphere of Mars. This discovery was made using large ground-based telescopes, which detected specific colors absorbed by methane. The presence of this gas is a puzzle, as methane breaks down quickly in the Martian atmosphere. This suggests there's an ongoing source, but scientists aren't yet sure what it is.
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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 19 January 2009 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2012 Digitized Sky Survey image of the Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2012 VISTA’s look at the Helix Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2009 Digitized Sky Survey image of NGC 253 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2026 CTB 1: The Medulla Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 19 January 2009 The starburst galaxy NGC 253 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 JAN 2009.
Questions about January 19, 2009
What space photo was released on January 19, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 19, 2009 was "Methane Discovered in the Atmosphere of Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 19, 2009?
A last quarter moon, about 43% lit.
What day of the week was January 19, 2009?
January 19, 2009 was a Monday, day 19 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 19, 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.