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The Great Meteor Storm of 1833
On November 13, 1833, the sky over eastern North America erupted with meteors, hundreds of thousands of them. This wood engraving captures the event, known as the Great Meteor Storm. It seemed as if the streaks poured out of the constellation Leo. Many people, including a young Abraham Lincoln, witnessed the spectacle.
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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 10 December 2024 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 10 December 2024 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2003 Andromeda Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2004 LMC region near the Tarantula Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2018 25 years of stunning definition See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2020 Region of the Sky Around HD 106906b See it as a poster -
Released on 10 December 2011 Ancient Supernova Revealed See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 DEC 2024 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 10 DEC 2024.
Questions about December 10, 2024
What space photo was released on December 10, 2024?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 10, 2024 was "The Great Meteor Storm of 1833". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 10, 2024?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 70% lit.
What day of the week was December 10, 2024?
December 10, 2024 was a Tuesday, day 345 of the 366 days in 2024.
Was there a meteor shower on December 10, 2024?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks in 4 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 10, 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.