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Artemis II: Flight Day 6
NASA released an Artemis II self-portrait on 11 April 2026, with Orion spacecraft Integrity in front of the lunar far side. The crew reached 407,000 km from Earth, the farthest any human had been since Apollo 13 in 1970.
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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 11 April 2026 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 11 April 2026 · Bahamas See it as a poster -
Released on 11 April 2011 Arcade adventure for young stars See it as a poster -
Released on 11 April 2003 Gusev Crater See it as a poster -
Released on 11 April 2024 Wide-field view of the region of the sky around the nebula NGC 6164/6165 See it as a poster -
Released on 11 April 2019 The moon is photographed in its first quarter phase just above the Earth's limb as the International Space Station See it as a poster -
Released on 11 April 2024 The Pinacate Peaks (at center), a group of volcanic peaks in the Mexican state of Sonora just north of the Gulf See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 11 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 11 APR 2026.
Questions about April 11, 2026
What space photo was released on April 11, 2026?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 11, 2026 was "Artemis II: Flight Day 6". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 11, 2026?
A last quarter moon, about 32% lit.
What day of the week was April 11, 2026?
April 11, 2026 was a Saturday, day 101 of the 365 days in 2026.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 11, 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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