The sky on
your birthday.
“Eclipse over Chongqing, China” is copyrighted by Stephan Heinsius. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThe daytime sky grew dark, the temperature dropped, and lights came on as Chongqing, China, was plunged into the Moon's shadow. This wide-angle view captures the shimmering solar corona just before the end of the total phase. Despite thin clouds, the event was visible from a newly constructed park. This total solar eclipse occurred near Aphelion, when Earth is farthest from the Sun.
The Earth on 24 July 2009 · Sahara, Algeria
NASA Terra took this picture on 24 July 2009, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 July 2009 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2008 Abell 1703 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2014 Hubble image of galaxy cluster MACS J0416.1 to 2403 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2014 Mass map of galaxy cluster MCS J0416.1 to 2403 using strong and weak lensing See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2026 One-sided spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 24 July 2008 Abell 2218 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 JUL 2009 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 JUL 2009.
Questions about July 24, 2009
What space photo was released on July 24, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2009 was "Eclipse over Chongqing, China". 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 24, 2009?
A waxing crescent moon, about 5% lit.
What day of the week was July 24, 2009?
July 24, 2009 was a Friday, day 205 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 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.