The sky on
your birthday.
A Black Hole Disrupts a Passing Star
When a star approaches a black hole, the black hole's gravity can pull away the star's outer layers. This event is called a tidal disruption, and most of the star's gas does not fall in. These events can be as bright as a supernova. Astronomers are discovering an increasing number of them.
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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 24 March 2020 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 24 March 2020 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2009 Martian Dunes and the Shadow of Opportunity See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2026 Wide-field view of the area around the WISPIT 2 star See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2018 NGC 602 and Beyond See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2025 A chance alignment in Lupus See it as a poster -
Released on 24 March 2021 A view of the M87 supermassive black hole in polarised light See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 MAR 2020 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 24 MAR 2020.
Questions about March 24, 2020
What space photo was released on March 24, 2020?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 24, 2020 was "A Black Hole Disrupts a Passing Star". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 24, 2020?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was March 24, 2020?
March 24, 2020 was a Tuesday, day 84 of the 366 days in 2020.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 24, 2020?
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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