The sky on
your birthday.
International Space Station Expands Again
The International Space Station, a collaborative effort by multiple nations, continues to grow. This image, taken by the Space Shuttle Discovery crew, shows the station after new components were added. These additions included a new truss and more solar panels, expanding its power generation capabilities. The ISS is a continuously developing outpost in Earth orbit.
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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 6 April 2009 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2015 The crammed centre of Messier 22 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2015 NGC 3293: A Bright Young Star Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2014 Fresh Tiger Stripes on Saturn's Enceladus See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2023 Wider view of the Uranian system See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2020 Rings Upon Rings See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 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 6 APR 2009.
Questions about April 6, 2009
What space photo was released on April 6, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 2009 was "International Space Station Expands Again". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 6, 2009?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 87% lit.
What day of the week was April 6, 2009?
April 6, 2009 was a Monday, day 96 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 6, 2009?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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