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Swirling Magnetic Field around Our Galaxy's Central Black Hole
The supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center, Sagittarius A*, is surrounded by a swirling disk of matter. This matter is magnetized, as confirmed by polarized light observed by the Event Horizon Telescope. This close-up shows the region around Sgr A*, where gas and dust are drawn into the black hole.
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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 April 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 1 April 2024 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2019 Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2019 The largest of its kind See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2011 WISE Unveils a Treasure Trove of Beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2004 Lion King Surveys Homeland See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2024 Two’s company See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 APR 2024 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 1 APR 2024.
Questions about April 1, 2024
What space photo was released on April 1, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2024 was "Swirling Magnetic Field around Our Galaxy's Central Black Hole". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 1, 2024?
A last quarter moon, about 51% lit.
What day of the week was April 1, 2024?
April 1, 2024 was a Monday, day 92 of the 366 days in 2024.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 1, 2024?
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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