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Earthrise: A Video Reconstruction
This video reconstruction shows what the Apollo 8 crew witnessed 50 years ago: Earthrise. As the spacecraft orbited the Moon, our home planet appeared to rise above the lunar horizon. This unexpected sight prompted the crew to capture still images that became some of humanity's most famous photographs.
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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 23 December 2018 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 23 December 2018 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 23 December 2007 Details of Layers in Victoria Crater Cape St. Vincent See it as a poster -
Released on 23 December 2009 Wide-field view of Messier 30 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 23 December 2020 A Bright Bar of Light See it as a poster -
Released on 23 December 2009 ACS image of Messier 30 See it as a poster -
Released on 23 December 2019 An Active Centre See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 DEC 2018 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 DEC 2018.
Questions about December 23, 2018
What space photo was released on December 23, 2018?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 23, 2018 was "Earthrise: A Video Reconstruction". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 23, 2018?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was December 23, 2018?
December 23, 2018 was a Sunday, day 357 of the 365 days in 2018.
Was there a meteor shower on December 23, 2018?
Yes: the Ursid shower, peaked yesterday.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 23, 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.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.