The sky on
your birthday.
The Colliding Spiral Galaxies of Arp 274
Here, two spiral galaxies, Arp 274, are colliding in the constellation Virgo. While the stars usually do not hit each other, the dust and gas in both galaxies does collide. One galaxy can gravitationally rip the other apart. If they merge, the black holes at their centers may eventually merge too.
Heavy matte paper, about 200 gsm, printed in the United States and shipped free. The card stays free, the print is the thing you keep.
See print sizesPrinted, shipped and sold by Zazzle
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.
-
The Earth on your day The Earth on 7 April 2009 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2023 Cassiopeia A (MIRI Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2023 Hubble’s view of Cassiopeia A See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2009 Wide-field view of NGC 7049 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2024 The Moon's shadow, or umbra, is pictured covering portions of the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2026 Starstruck See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 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 7 APR 2009.
Questions about April 7, 2009
What space photo was released on April 7, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2009 was "The Colliding Spiral Galaxies of Arp 274". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 7, 2009?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 93% lit.
What day of the week was April 7, 2009?
April 7, 2009 was a Tuesday, day 97 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 7, 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.