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“Sunrise over the Parthenon” is copyrighted by Anthony Ayiomamitis. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteToday marks the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year. This maximum daylight is why we experience the heat of summer. At the North Pole and above the Arctic Circle, the entire day will be lit by sunlight. This photo shows the sunrise over the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.
The Earth on 21 June 2009 · Red Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 21 June 2009, the day itself, not a release date.
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Released on 21 June 2016 NGC 6814: Grand Design Spiral Galaxy from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 21 June 2021 The Tadpole Galaxy from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 21 June 2018 Hubble illuminates cluster of diverse galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 21 June 2018 Galaxy cluster Abell S0740 See it as a poster -
Released on 21 June 2010 A fine Hydra spiral See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 21 JUN 2009 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 21 JUN 2009.
Questions about June 21, 2009
What space photo was released on June 21, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 21, 2009 was "Sunrise over the Parthenon". 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 June 21, 2009?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was June 21, 2009?
June 21, 2009 was a Sunday, day 172 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 21, 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.