The sky on
your birthday.
Moon or Frying Pan?
One of these images is a moon, and the other is the bottom of a frying pan. This comparison highlights how similar textures can appear, even for vastly different objects. The challenge is to distinguish between a celestial body and a common household item based solely on visual cues.
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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 1 April 2013 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 1 April 2013 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
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Released on 1 April 2011 WISE Unveils a Treasure Trove of Beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2004 Lion King Surveys Homeland See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2024 Two’s company See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 APR 2013 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 APR 2013.
Questions about April 1, 2013
What space photo was released on April 1, 2013?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2013 was "Moon or Frying Pan?". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 1, 2013?
A waning gibbous moon, about 70% lit.
What day of the week was April 1, 2013?
April 1, 2013 was a Monday, day 91 of the 365 days in 2013.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 1, 2013?
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.