The sky on
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Galaxy Cluster Abell 1689 Deflects Light
Abell 1689 is one of the most massive objects in the visible universe. This Hubble image shows how its immense gravity warps space, bending light from galaxies behind it. This gravitational lensing creates multiple, curved images of background galaxies. Most of the cluster's mass is dark matter, not visible gas and stars.
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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 17 September 2013 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 17 September 2013 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 17 September 2012 Wide-field view of NGC 4634 and NGC 4633 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 September 2018 An explosive phoenix See it as a poster -
Released on 17 September 2025 Asian city lights and green fishing boat lights See it as a poster -
Released on 17 September 2018 Knots and bursts See it as a poster -
Released on 17 September 2014 Hurricane Edouard See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 SEP 2013 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 17 SEP 2013.
Questions about September 17, 2013
What space photo was released on September 17, 2013?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 17, 2013 was "Galaxy Cluster Abell 1689 Deflects Light". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 17, 2013?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was September 17, 2013?
September 17, 2013 was a Tuesday, day 260 of the 365 days in 2013.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 17, 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.
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