The sky on
your birthday.
“Opposite the Sun” is copyrighted by Babak Tafreshi. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteJupiter shines brightest in the night sky as it reaches opposition, directly opposite the Sun in its orbit. This alignment means Jupiter rises as the Sun sets, appearing larger and brighter than it has in years. This labeled view from the Alborz mountains in Iran shows Jupiter dominating the September night. It is a prime time to observe the gas giant with its visible moons.
The Sun on 18 September 2010
NASA SDO took this picture on 18 September 2010, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 Sun on your day The Sun on 18 September 2010 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 18 September 2010 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2026 A galaxy spinning out of sync See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 A peculiar proceeding See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 The Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST (wide crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 Detailed view of the Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 The eroded Aorounga meteorite impact crater, also known as the "Eye of the Desert," in the African nation of Chad is See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 SEP 2010 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 18 SEP 2010.
Questions about September 18, 2010
What space photo was released on September 18, 2010?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2010 was "Opposite the Sun". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on September 18, 2010?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 74% lit.
What day of the week was September 18, 2010?
September 18, 2010 was a Saturday, day 261 of the 365 days in 2010.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 18, 2010?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
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