The sky on
your birthday.
Morning Glory Clouds Over Australia
Morning Glory clouds are a rare and enigmatic atmospheric phenomenon, stretching for hundreds of kilometers. These long, horizontal tubes of air occur predictably each spring over Burketown, Australia. Scientists are still studying their formation, which involves moist, cooling air encountering an inversion layer.
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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 August 2009 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2010 Galaxy Cluster Abell 1689 Magnifies the Dark Universe See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2016 The sky around Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2010 Wide-field view of the sky around the star HD 10180 See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2006 Spirit Discovers New Class of Igneous Rocks See it as a poster -
Released on 24 August 2008 Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 AUG 2009 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 AUG 2009.
Questions about August 24, 2009
What space photo was released on August 24, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 2009 was "Morning Glory Clouds Over Australia". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 24, 2009?
A waxing crescent moon, about 14% lit.
What day of the week was August 24, 2009?
August 24, 2009 was a Monday, day 236 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 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.