The sky on
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M51 Hubble Remix
Messier 51, also known as NGC 5194, is a large galaxy with a well-defined spiral structure. Over 60,000 light-years across, its spiral arms and dust lanes sweep in front of its companion galaxy, NGC 5195. This image is a reprocessed portrait from the Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys, sharpening the details of this interacting galaxy pair.
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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 26 December 2009 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2017 Grand Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2011 Faint galaxy with popping pink features See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2022 Hubble Spies a Long-Armed Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2012 2012 in MESSENGER Images See it as a poster -
Released on 26 December 2019 The shadow of the Moon is cast over portions of Malaysia and the Philippines during today's solar eclipse See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 DEC 2009 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 DEC 2009.
Questions about December 26, 2009
What space photo was released on December 26, 2009?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 26, 2009 was "M51 Hubble Remix". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 26, 2009?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 72% lit.
What day of the week was December 26, 2009?
December 26, 2009 was a Saturday, day 360 of the 365 days in 2009.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 26, 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.