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“The Dark River to Antares” is copyrighted by Jason Jennings. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteA dark cloud, known as the Dark River, flows across this region, connecting the Pipe Nebula to the bright star Antares. This murky appearance is caused by dust obscuring background starlight, though the nebula itself is mostly hydrogen and molecular gas. Antares, a red supergiant, is surrounded by dust that reflects its yellowish light. Above it, the blue double star Rho Ophiuchi is embedded in another colorful nebula.
The Earth on 8 July 2009 · Lake Eyre, Australia
NASA Terra took this picture on 8 July 2009, the day itself, not a release date.
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In tropical astrology, 8 JUL 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 8 JUL 2009.
Questions about July 8, 2009
What space photo was released on July 8, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2009 was "The Dark River to Antares". 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 July 8, 2009?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was July 8, 2009?
July 8, 2009 was a Wednesday, day 189 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 8, 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.
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