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The Path of Artemis II
An animation released on 6 April 2026 traced Artemis II's ten-day loop around Earth and Moon, the first crewed venture beyond Earth's magnetosphere since Apollo. The magnetosphere shields the planet from solar wind and powers the auroras.
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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 6 April 2026 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 6 April 2026 · Lake Eyre, Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2015 The crammed centre of Messier 22 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2015 NGC 3293: A Bright Young Star Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2014 Fresh Tiger Stripes on Saturn's Enceladus See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2023 Wider view of the Uranian system See it as a poster -
Released on 6 April 2020 Rings Upon Rings See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 APR 2026 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 APR 2026.
Questions about April 6, 2026
What space photo was released on April 6, 2026?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 2026 was "The Path of Artemis II". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 6, 2026?
A waning gibbous moon, about 82% lit.
What day of the week was April 6, 2026?
April 6, 2026 was a Monday, day 96 of the 365 days in 2026.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 6, 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?
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