The sky on
your birthday.
The Egg Nebula in Polarized Light
The Egg Nebula, about 3,000 light-years away in Cygnus, is a pre-planetary nebula. At its center, a star is shedding layers of gas and dust as it evolves into a white dwarf. The central star is hidden by thick dust, but its light is reflected by the outer shells, creating this illuminated structure.
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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 9 April 2023 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 9 April 2023 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2003 Really hot stars See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2012 Tight and bright See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2012 Blue Straggler Stars in Globular Cluster M53 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2018 A colossal cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2014 The planetary nebula Abell 33 captured using ESO's Very Large Telescope See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 APR 2023 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 9 APR 2023.
Questions about April 9, 2023
What space photo was released on April 9, 2023?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2023 was "The Egg Nebula in Polarized Light". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 9, 2023?
A waning gibbous moon, about 85% lit.
What day of the week was April 9, 2023?
April 9, 2023 was a Sunday, day 99 of the 365 days in 2023.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 9, 2023?
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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