The sky on
your birthday.
Tycho's Supernova Remnant
This multi-wavelength image shows Tycho's supernova remnant, the debris from a stellar explosion recorded over 400 years ago by Tycho Brahe. It is a composite of X-ray data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory, infrared from the Spitzer Space Telescope, and optical data from the 3.5-meter Calar Alto telescope. The expanding gas from the explosion is still visible.
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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 17 March 2009 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2005 Opportunity View on Sol 397 (vertical) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2016 R136 observed with WFC3 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2025 Colourful clouds of a nearby neighbour See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2020 A radiant aurora crowns the Earth's horizon beneath a starry sky as the International Space Station orbited 262 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 17 March 2017 New Hubble image of Kleinmann-Low Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 MAR 2009 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 MAR 2009.
Questions about March 17, 2009
What space photo was released on March 17, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2009 was "Tycho's Supernova Remnant". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 17, 2009?
A last quarter moon, about 64% lit.
What day of the week was March 17, 2009?
March 17, 2009 was a Tuesday, day 76 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 17, 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.