The sky on
your birthday.
The hidden fires of the Flame Nebula*
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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 11 December 2009 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2024 The Shells and Jets of Galaxy Centaurus A See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2009 Wide-field view of the Fornax Galaxy Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2007 Mackenzie River Delta, Canada See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2024 Galaxy cluster MACS J1423 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 11 December 2007 Wide-field view of HD 189733b and surroundings (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 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 11 DEC 2009.
Questions about December 11, 2009
What space photo was released on December 11, 2009?
"The hidden fires of the Flame Nebula*", from the European Southern Observatory, released on December 11, 2009.
What was the Moon's phase on December 11, 2009?
A waning crescent moon, about 31% lit.
What day of the week was December 11, 2009?
December 11, 2009 was a Friday, day 345 of the 365 days in 2009.
Was there a meteor shower on December 11, 2009?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 3 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 11, 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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