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Perseid Meteors Over Inner Mongolia
The Perseid meteor shower offers bright meteors, once small pebbles from another world, shooting across the sky. This video is composed of short clips taken in Inner Mongolia during the shower. A meteor's flash is quick, often similar to the time it takes to turn your head. It is a fleeting but glorious sight.
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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 26 August 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 26 August 2024 · Great Lakes See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the gravitationally lensed galaxy merger H-ATLAS J142935.3-002836 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around the gravitationally lensed galaxy merger H-ATLAS J142935.3-002836 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2015 The night sky around the Twin Jet Nebula (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2013 Dark, dusty shells See it as a poster -
Released on 26 August 2009 The Trifid Nebula (full frame) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 AUG 2024 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 AUG 2024.
Questions about August 26, 2024
What space photo was released on August 26, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2024 was "Perseid Meteors Over Inner Mongolia". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 26, 2024?
A last quarter moon, about 57% lit.
What day of the week was August 26, 2024?
August 26, 2024 was a Monday, day 239 of the 366 days in 2024.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 26, 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.