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M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula
M2-9, also known as the Butterfly Nebula, is a planetary nebula about 2,100 light-years away. It formed as a low-mass star, similar to our Sun, shed its outer gaseous layers. The expelled gas creates an impressive, often symmetrical, display. These nebulae are a star's artistic final act before it becomes a white dwarf.
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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 13 September 2020 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 13 September 2020 · Baja California See it as a poster -
Released on 13 September 2015 SDO Transit, September 2015 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 September 2019 The Large Magellanic Cloud revealed by VISTA See it as a poster -
Released on 13 September 2018 BUFFALO’s view on Abell 370 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 September 2007 Infrared Coronet Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 13 September 2021 The International Space Station orbits 266 miles above the north Pacific Ocean off the coast of British Columbia See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 SEP 2020 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 13 SEP 2020.
Questions about September 13, 2020
What space photo was released on September 13, 2020?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 13, 2020 was "M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 13, 2020?
A waning crescent moon, about 18% lit.
What day of the week was September 13, 2020?
September 13, 2020 was a Sunday, day 257 of the 366 days in 2020.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on September 13, 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.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.