The sky on
your birthday.
Satellites over Orion
Streaks of sunlight from Earth-orbiting satellites cross the constellation Orion. These reflections are from a growing number of communication satellites, including Starlink. Their increasing presence in the night sky is a concern for many astronomers.
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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 June 2021 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 1 June 2021 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 1 June 2011 Wide-field view of the sky around NGC 6744 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 June 2020 Stellar Snowflakes See it as a poster -
Released on 1 June 2020 The Lively Center of the Lagoon Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 1 June 2011 Wide Field Imager view of a Milky Way look-alike, NGC 6744 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 June 2010 Wide-field view of part of the Large Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 JUN 2021 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 JUN 2021.
Questions about June 1, 2021
What space photo was released on June 1, 2021?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 1, 2021 was "Satellites over Orion". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 1, 2021?
A last quarter moon, about 66% lit.
What day of the week was June 1, 2021?
June 1, 2021 was a Tuesday, day 152 of the 365 days in 2021.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 1, 2021?
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?
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