The sky on
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A Solar Prominence Eruption from SDO
Erupting prominences are among the most spectacular sights on the Sun. In 2011, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured this impressive eruption in ultraviolet light. The image is part of a time-lapse video covering 90 minutes. This flowing curtain of hot gas is so large that Earth would easily fit beneath it.
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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 18 August 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 18 August 2024 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 18 August 2012 Curiosity on Mars: Still Life with Rover See it as a poster -
Released on 18 August 2025 NGC 1309: A Useful Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 18 August 2025 Noteworthy nearby spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 18 August 2018 Earth's limb and dust storms in the Sahara are pictured as the International Space Station orbited nearly 252 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 18 August 2013 Skylab Over Earth See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 AUG 2024 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 18 AUG 2024.
Questions about August 18, 2024
What space photo was released on August 18, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 18, 2024 was "A Solar Prominence Eruption from SDO". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 18, 2024?
A full moon, about 98% lit.
What day of the week was August 18, 2024?
August 18, 2024 was a Sunday, day 231 of the 366 days in 2024.
Was there a meteor shower on August 18, 2024?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 5 days ago.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 18, 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.