The sky on
your birthday.
Venus at the Edge
Venus crosses the edge of the Sun in this view from the Hinode spacecraft. Historically, measuring the exact timing of these crossings helped astronomers triangulate the distance to Venus and establish the astronomical unit. Modern space-based observations, like this one, capture the event against the Sun's turbulent surface, showing prominences lofted above the limb.
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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 9 June 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 9 June 2012 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2016 Pluto at Night See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 A bright green aurora australis streams above Earth's horizon See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2025 Stirring the interstellar soup See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2006 Supernova Dust Factory in M74 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 June 2015 Galaxy NGC 7714 After Collision See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 JUN 2012 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 JUN 2012.
Questions about June 9, 2012
What space photo was released on June 9, 2012?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2012 was "Venus at the Edge". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 9, 2012?
A waning gibbous moon, about 76% lit.
What day of the week was June 9, 2012?
June 9, 2012 was a Saturday, day 161 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 9, 2012?
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.