The sky on
your birthday.
The Pencil Nebula, a strangely shaped leftover from a vast explosion
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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 12 September 2012 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 September 2012 · Taklamakan Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2011 A remote outpost of the Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2022 Wispy dark clouds See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2013 New Hubble view of galaxy cluster Abell 1689 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around the star HD 85512 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 September 2018 Digitized Sky Survey image around the spiral galaxy NGC 3981 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 SEP 2012 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 12 SEP 2012.
Questions about September 12, 2012
What space photo was released on September 12, 2012?
"The Pencil Nebula, a strangely shaped leftover from a vast explosion", from the European Southern Observatory, released on September 12, 2012.
What was the Moon's phase on September 12, 2012?
A waning crescent moon, about 14% lit.
What day of the week was September 12, 2012?
September 12, 2012 was a Wednesday, day 256 of the 366 days in 2012.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 12, 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.
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