The sky on
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“A Total Eclipse at the End of the World” is copyrighted by Fred Bruenjes (moonglow.net). NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteIn 2003, a total solar eclipse was visible from Antarctica. This rare event aligned the Sun, Moon, and Earth, creating a moment where the Sun completely disappeared behind the Moon. Despite the extreme location, eclipse chasers ventured to the bottom of the world to witness this surreal phenomenon. The image captures the unique experience of a total eclipse in a desolate landscape.
The Sun on 15 January 2011
NASA SDO took this picture on 15 January 2011, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 15 January 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 15 January 2011 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 15 January 2023 M1: The Crab Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 15 January 1999 Spiral galaxy NGC 253 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 January 2024 A giant ghostly bird See it as a poster -
Released on 15 January 2014 Wide-field view of the open star cluster Messier 67 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 January 2020 Rosetta view of comet 67P/Churyumov: Gerasimenko See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 JAN 2011 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 15 JAN 2011.
Questions about January 15, 2011
What space photo was released on January 15, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 15, 2011 was "A Total Eclipse at the End of the World". 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 January 15, 2011?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 81% lit.
What day of the week was January 15, 2011?
January 15, 2011 was a Saturday, day 15 of the 365 days in 2011.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 15, 2011?
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.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.