The sky on
your birthday.
Carina Nebula Panorama from Hubble
The Carina Nebula, NGC 3372, is one of the brightest parts of the Milky Way, home to massive stars and changing nebulae. Eta Carinae, the most energetic star in the nebula, was one of the brightest stars in the sky in the 1830s. The Keyhole Nebula, visible left of center, also houses several massive stars.
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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 24 May 2009 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 24 May 2004 Happy Anniversary to a Galactic Explorer See it as a poster -
Released on 24 May 2024 M78 from the Euclid Space Telescope See it as a poster -
Released on 24 May 2021 A Distant Spiral in Virgo See it as a poster -
Released on 24 May 2010 Heart and Soul See it as a poster -
Released on 24 May 2005 Close-up of Keystone on Methuselah Outcrop See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 MAY 2009 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 MAY 2009.
Questions about May 24, 2009
What space photo was released on May 24, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 24, 2009 was "Carina Nebula Panorama from Hubble". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 24, 2009?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was May 24, 2009?
May 24, 2009 was a Sunday, day 144 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 24, 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.