This was
your sky.
Earthrise: A Video Reconstruction
The Earth rising over the Moon, an event first seen by humans 55.5 years ago. This video is a modern reconstruction of what the Apollo 8 crew saw. They immediately took still images of the vista, a view that changed our perspective on our home world.
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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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Released on 30 June 2025 The young stars of Taurus See it as a poster -
Released on 30 June 2014 A fossil in the making See it as a poster -
Released on 30 June 2025 NGC 4651: The Umbrella Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 30 June 2024 A Waning Crescent Moon Above Italy See it as a poster -
Released on 30 June 2024 Hurricane Beryl was pictured as a Category 3 storm from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 JUN 2024 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 JUN 2024.