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Solar X Flare as Famous Active Region Returns
The famous active region on the Sun that created auroras visible around Earth earlier this month has returned. After rotating around the far side of the Sun, the region, formerly labeled AR 3664, threw another major solar flare. This flare was in the highest-energy X-class range. This video from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows the emerging active region on the lower left as it reappears.
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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 28 May 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 28 May 2024 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2014 The Cone Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2007 Spiral Galaxy M81 Details 4 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2007 Wide-field image showing the region of M81 and M82 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2018 A green cosmic arc See it as a poster -
Released on 28 May 2007 Hubble photographs grand design spiral galaxy M81 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 MAY 2024 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 28 MAY 2024.
Questions about May 28, 2024
What space photo was released on May 28, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2024 was "Solar X Flare as Famous Active Region Returns". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 28, 2024?
A waning gibbous moon, about 72% lit.
What day of the week was May 28, 2024?
May 28, 2024 was a Tuesday, day 149 of the 366 days in 2024.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 28, 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.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.