The sky on
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Hurricane Irene Forms
Hurricane Irene formed as a slight pressure difference, visible as nondescript clouds. It grew into a large, spiraling low-pressure system off the coast of South Carolina. This time-lapse movie shows its development. Understanding how hurricanes form is an ongoing area of research.
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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 27 August 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 27 August 2011 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Striking star clusters and irregular clumps See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2018 GOODS-South Hubble Deep UV Legacy Field See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Starstruck image of Arp 263 See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2026 Arp 263 (crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 27 August 2024 Peeking into Perseus (wide field view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 27 AUG 2011 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 27 AUG 2011.
Questions about August 27, 2011
What space photo was released on August 27, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 27, 2011 was "Hurricane Irene Forms". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 27, 2011?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was August 27, 2011?
August 27, 2011 was a Saturday, day 239 of the 365 days in 2011.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 27, 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.