The sky on
your birthday.
The International Space Station Over the Horizon
This image shows the International Space Station as seen from the departing Space Shuttle Atlantis. The station, a complex of modules and solar panels, served as home for the STS-129 crew. The shuttle mission resupplied the station and delivered spare parts.
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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 7 December 2009 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2011 Wide field view of the unusual double star SS Leporis See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2020 The Stellar Forge See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2015 Galactic politics See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2010 The Impressive Rays of Hokusai See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2022 Flight Day 22: Orion Looks Back at the Moon See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 DEC 2009 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 7 DEC 2009.
Questions about December 7, 2009
What space photo was released on December 7, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 2009 was "The International Space Station Over the Horizon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 7, 2009?
A waning gibbous moon, about 72% lit.
What day of the week was December 7, 2009?
December 7, 2009 was a Monday, day 341 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 7, 2009?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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