The sky on
your birthday.
Earthset from Orion
Our home planet sets behind the Moon in this image from the Orion spacecraft. This was taken during the Artemis I mission, as Orion headed for a close flyby of the Moon. The spacecraft used the Moon's gravity to gain velocity and enter a distant retrograde orbit.
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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 24 January 2026 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 24 January 2026 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 24 January 2004 Valles Marineris from Mars Express See it as a poster -
Released on 24 January 2016 Star Cluster R136 Bursts Out See it as a poster -
Released on 24 January 2017 Supernova SN 2014C Optical and X-Ray See it as a poster -
Released on 24 January 2011 The secret of stellar youth See it as a poster -
Released on 24 January 2022 Strike! See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 JAN 2026 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 JAN 2026.
Questions about January 24, 2026
What space photo was released on January 24, 2026?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2026 was "Earthset from Orion". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 24, 2026?
A first quarter moon, about 34% lit.
What day of the week was January 24, 2026?
January 24, 2026 was a Saturday, day 24 of the 365 days in 2026.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 24, 2026?
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.