The sky on
your birthday.
A Venusian Tick
This image from the Magellan spacecraft shows a "tick" on Venus, a type of volcanic feature about 20 miles wide. Ridges and valleys radiate from its summit, giving it an insect-like appearance. Magellan's radar data revealed many such volcanic structures across Venus's surface. Scientists use these images to study the planet's geological history and volcanic activity.
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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 23 August 2013 The Tortured Clouds of Eta Carinae See it as a poster -
Released on 23 August 2010 Messier 71: an unusual globular cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 23 August 2020 The Helix Nebula from Blanco and Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 23 August 2021 Cluster in the Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 23 August 2025 The Milky Way appears above Earth's bright atmospheric glow See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 23 AUG 1995 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 23 AUG 1995.
Questions about August 23, 1995
What space photo was released on August 23, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 23, 1995 was "A Venusian Tick". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 23, 1995?
A waning crescent moon, about 8% lit.
What day of the week was August 23, 1995?
August 23, 1995 was a Wednesday, day 235 of the 365 days in 1995.
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