The sky on
your birthday.
Venus: Earth's Sister Planet
The Galileo spacecraft took this visible light image of Venus. Venus is similar to Earth in size and mass, earning it the nickname "Earth's sister planet." However, its thick clouds and proximity to the Sun make it the hottest planet in our solar system. The extreme conditions on Venus mean humans could not survive there.
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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 15 August 2014 The Carina Nebula with OmegaCAM See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2012 The mouthpiece of the Pipe Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2011 Hubble offers a dazzling necklace See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2016 Stellar shrapnel See it as a poster -
Released on 15 August 2023 Powerful Antenna Installed On Europa Clipper See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 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 15 AUG 1995.
Questions about August 15, 1995
What space photo was released on August 15, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 15, 1995 was "Venus: Earth's Sister Planet". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 15, 1995?
A waning gibbous moon, about 82% lit.
What day of the week was August 15, 1995?
August 15, 1995 was a Tuesday, day 227 of the 365 days in 1995.
Was there a meteor shower on August 15, 1995?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.