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Kepler 22b: An Almost Earth Orbiting an Almost Sun
Kepler 22b is the most Earth-like planet discovered so far, orbiting a star similar to our Sun. It is about twice the radius of Earth and lies in its star's habitable zone, where liquid water could exist. This planet is 600 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus.
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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 7 December 2011 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 7 December 2011 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2011 Wide field view of the unusual double star SS Leporis See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2020 The Stellar Forge See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2015 Galactic politics See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2010 The Impressive Rays of Hokusai See it as a poster -
Released on 7 December 2022 Flight Day 22: Orion Looks Back at the Moon See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 DEC 2011 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 7 DEC 2011.
Questions about December 7, 2011
What space photo was released on December 7, 2011?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 2011 was "Kepler 22b: An Almost Earth Orbiting an Almost Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 7, 2011?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 90% lit.
What day of the week was December 7, 2011?
December 7, 2011 was a Wednesday, day 341 of the 365 days in 2011.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 7, 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.