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Moon Phases 2022
This animation shows all 12 Moon phases for 2022, as seen from Earth. The Moon's appearance changes nightly as it orbits Earth, with the sunlit portion becoming more or less visible. Data and images for this sequence were collected by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
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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 February 2022 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 1 February 2022 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2012 The star formation region NGC 3324 See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2015 NGC 4676: When Mice Collide See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2016 An often ignored beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 1996 Venus - Alpha Regio See it as a poster -
Released on 1 February 2008 The First Explorer See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 FEB 2022 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 FEB 2022.
Questions about February 1, 2022
What space photo was released on February 1, 2022?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2022 was "Moon Phases 2022". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 1, 2022?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was February 1, 2022?
February 1, 2022 was a Tuesday, day 32 of the 365 days in 2022.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 1, 2022?
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.