The sky on
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“Castle and Full Moon” is copyrighted by Paolo Tanga. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteA full moon rises over the medieval castle of Tourrette-Levens in France. This particular full moon, the first after the March equinox, marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is sometimes called the Easter Moon, fixing the date for the holiday.
The Earth on 16 April 2009 · Gobi Desert
NASA Terra took this picture on 16 April 2009, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 16 April 2018 Approaching the Universe’s origins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 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 16 APR 2009.
Questions about April 16, 2009
What space photo was released on April 16, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2009 was "Castle and Full Moon". 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 16, 2009?
A last quarter moon, about 59% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 2009?
April 16, 2009 was a Thursday, day 106 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 16, 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.