The sky on
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“100 Hours of Astronomy Begins” is copyrighted by Tamas Ladanyi. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe International Year of Astronomy 2009 marked the 400th anniversary of Galileo's telescopic discoveries. '100 Hours of Astronomy' was a cornerstone project, with public programs worldwide. The opening event at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia featured one of Galileo's remaining telescopes. It was a global celebration of looking up at the sky.
The Earth on 2 April 2009 · Bahamas
NASA Terra took this picture on 2 April 2009, the day itself, not a release date.
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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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Released on 2 April 2007 On Approach: Jupiter and Io See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2017 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2014 The contrasting galaxies NGC 1316 and 1317 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 April 2008 The majestic globular Omega Centauri See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 APR 2009 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 2 APR 2009.
Questions about April 2, 2009
What space photo was released on April 2, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2009 was "100 Hours of Astronomy Begins". 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 April 2, 2009?
A first quarter moon, about 49% lit.
What day of the week was April 2, 2009?
April 2, 2009 was a Thursday, day 92 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 2, 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.
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