The sky on
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Planetary Nebula NGC 2818
NGC 2818 is a planetary nebula, the expanding gaseous shell of a dying star similar to our Sun. It offers a glimpse into our Sun's distant future, after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel. Curiously, NGC 2818 appears to be located within an open star cluster, NGC 2818A, about 10,000 light-years away in the constellation Pyxis. At that distance, the nebula itself spans about 4 light-years.
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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 22 January 2009 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 22 January 2014 Wide-field view of the Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 22 January 2026 A celebrity cluster in the spotlight See it as a poster -
Released on 22 January 2019 Digitized Sky Survey image around the planetary nebula ESO 577-24 See it as a poster -
Released on 22 January 2004 Columbia Memorial Station See it as a poster -
Released on 22 January 2014 VST images the Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 JAN 2009 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 JAN 2009.
Questions about January 22, 2009
What space photo was released on January 22, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2009 was "Planetary Nebula NGC 2818". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 22, 2009?
A waning crescent moon, about 15% lit.
What day of the week was January 22, 2009?
January 22, 2009 was a Thursday, day 22 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 22, 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.