The sky on
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Planck Maps the Microwave Background
The Planck satellite mapped the cosmic microwave background from 2009 to 2013. This map shows slight temperature differences on the oldest optical surface known. It reveals the hot and cold patterns of the early universe, helping us understand its composition.
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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 22 July 2018 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 22 July 2018 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 22 July 2026 Wide-field view around the CD-35 2722 system See it as a poster -
Released on 22 July 2014 Area of Centaurus A halo probed by Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 22 July 2024 An island universe See it as a poster -
Released on 22 July 2014 Centaurus A halo See it as a poster -
Released on 22 July 2019 Up and Over See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 JUL 2018 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 JUL 2018.
Questions about July 22, 2018
What space photo was released on July 22, 2018?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 22, 2018 was "Planck Maps the Microwave Background". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 22, 2018?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 69% lit.
What day of the week was July 22, 2018?
July 22, 2018 was a Sunday, day 203 of the 365 days in 2018.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on July 22, 2018?
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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