The sky on
your birthday.
Planet Earth from Orion
An external camera on the Orion spacecraft captured this view of Earth after its launch on the Artemis 1 mission. In the foreground are Orion's Orbital Maneuvering System engine and auxiliary engines. The Space Launch System rocket carried Orion away from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39B.
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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 17 November 2022 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 17 November 2022 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2009 Around the nova V445 Puppis See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 1999 The Crab Nebula in Taurus See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2025 Finding star clusters in the Lost Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2020 A Glowing STEVE and the Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2021 Twin Rover Twins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 NOV 2022 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 NOV 2022.
Questions about November 17, 2022
What space photo was released on November 17, 2022?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2022 was "Planet Earth from Orion". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 17, 2022?
A last quarter moon, about 40% lit.
What day of the week was November 17, 2022?
November 17, 2022 was a Thursday, day 321 of the 365 days in 2022.
Was there a meteor shower on November 17, 2022?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peak tonight.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 17, 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.