The sky on
your birthday.
A Spherule from the Earth's Moon
This glass spherule, only a quarter of a millimeter across, was found in lunar soil samples returned by the Apollo missions. When a meteorite strikes the Moon, the impact energy melts some of the rock, which can cool into tiny glass beads. This particular spherule is interesting because it has been hit by an even smaller impact, leaving a miniature crater.
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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 10 January 2010 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 10 January 2013 The globular star cluster 47 Tucanae See it as a poster -
Released on 10 January 2001 How to become a star See it as a poster -
Released on 10 January 2021 Star Cluster R136 Breaks Out See it as a poster -
Released on 10 January 2003 Chandra Deep Field South See it as a poster -
Released on 10 January 2013 Wide-field view of the sky around the globular cluster 47 Tucanae See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 JAN 2010 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 10 JAN 2010.
Questions about January 10, 2010
What space photo was released on January 10, 2010?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2010 was "A Spherule from the Earth's Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 10, 2010?
A waning crescent moon, about 26% lit.
What day of the week was January 10, 2010?
January 10, 2010 was a Sunday, day 10 of the 365 days in 2010.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 10, 2010?
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.