The sky on
your birthday.
Rotating Moon from LRO
No one sees the Moon rotate like this in real time, because it's tidally locked to Earth, always showing us the same side. This video was created from many detailed images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). It starts with the familiar Earth-facing view and then virtually rotates the Moon, revealing features like the Mare Orientale.
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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 2 June 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 2 June 2024 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 2 June 2014 Grand swirls See it as a poster -
Released on 2 June 2020 Novel Coronavirus Attacks Humanity See it as a poster -
Released on 2 June 2025 Starry spectacle See it as a poster -
Released on 2 June 2023 Messier 101 See it as a poster -
Released on 2 June 2011 Endeavour's Starry Night See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 JUN 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 2 JUN 2024.
Questions about June 2, 2024
What space photo was released on June 2, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 2, 2024 was "Rotating Moon from LRO". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 2, 2024?
A waning crescent moon, about 21% lit.
What day of the week was June 2, 2024?
June 2, 2024 was a Sunday, day 154 of the 366 days in 2024.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 2, 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.