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Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal
Astronaut David Scott is seen here on the Moon during Apollo 15 in 1971. He is not kicking a lunar field goal, despite appearances. Scott is placing a drill to measure how temperature changes with depth in the lunar regolith. This image was released on April Fools' Day.
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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 2019 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 1 April 2019 · Madagascar 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 -
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Released on 1 April 2020 Asteroid or Potato? See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 APR 2019 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 2019.
Questions about April 1, 2019
What space photo was released on April 1, 2019?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2019 was "Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 1, 2019?
A waning crescent moon, about 14% lit.
What day of the week was April 1, 2019?
April 1, 2019 was a Monday, day 91 of the 365 days in 2019.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 1, 2019?
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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