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Mercury: Closest Planet to the Sun
This image of Mercury was compiled from data by the Mariner 10 spacecraft, which flew by the planet three times in 1974. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the second smallest, after Pluto. It rotates so slowly that one day, from sunset to sunset, lasts 176 Earth days. Mariner 10 provided the first close-up views of Mercury's heavily cratered surface.
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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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Released on 14 August 2020 NGC 5189: An Unusually Complex Planetary Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2023 The Ring Nebula from Webb and Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2017 A distorted duo See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2006 Large and small stars in harmonious coexistence (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2023 A clear view of a galaxy cluster See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 AUG 1995 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 14 AUG 1995.
Questions about August 14, 1995
What space photo was released on August 14, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 14, 1995 was "Mercury: Closest Planet to the Sun". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 14, 1995?
A waning gibbous moon, about 89% lit.
What day of the week was August 14, 1995?
August 14, 1995 was a Monday, day 226 of the 365 days in 1995.
Was there a meteor shower on August 14, 1995?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked yesterday.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.