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Earthset
Artemis II completed a seven-hour lunar flyby on 8 April 2026, with pilot Victor Glover describing Earth's disappearance behind the lunar limb. The crew imaged the Orientale basin and identified two new craters on the far side.
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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 8 April 2026 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 8 April 2026 · Nile Delta and Sinai See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2011 WISE Eyes Evolution of Massive Stars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2024 Take a tour of the stunning Gum 41 nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2015 The sky around the young star MWC 480 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2023 M100: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 8 April 2024 Hidden in a dark cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 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 8 APR 2026.
Questions about April 8, 2026
What space photo was released on April 8, 2026?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 2026 was "Earthset". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 8, 2026?
A last quarter moon, about 64% lit.
What day of the week was April 8, 2026?
April 8, 2026 was a Wednesday, day 98 of the 365 days in 2026.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 8, 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.
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