The sky on
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“Whirlpool Galaxy Deep Field” is copyrighted by Jon Christensen. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe Whirlpool Galaxy, M51, is a stunning pair of interacting galaxies. The large galaxy, NGC 5194, has well-defined spiral arms and dust lanes that sweep in front of its companion, NGC 5195. This galaxy pair is the 51st entry in Charles Messier's catalog.
The Earth on 26 May 2009 · Madagascar
NASA Terra took this picture on 26 May 2009, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 26 May 2025 Paired pinwheel seen solo See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The full Moon is pictured before a lunar eclipse from the International Space Station during a southwest to northeast See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse is seen from the International Space Station during a northwest to southeast See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse, and intersecting with the Earth's horizon, is seen from the International See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2024 The sun's glint beams off the Gulf of California contrasting Mexico's coastal states of Baja California (bottom) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 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 26 MAY 2009.
Questions about May 26, 2009
What space photo was released on May 26, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2009 was "Whirlpool Galaxy Deep Field". 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 May 26, 2009?
A waxing crescent moon, about 5% lit.
What day of the week was May 26, 2009?
May 26, 2009 was a Tuesday, day 146 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 26, 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.