The sky on
your birthday.
Skylab Over Earth
Skylab, an orbiting laboratory, was launched in May 1973 by a Saturn V rocket. Astronauts visited it three times, conducting scientific tests and astronomical observations. It provided valuable information about our Sun, Comet Kohoutek, and cosmic X-ray sources.
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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 30 August 2021 A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2025 Southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2010 Earth Observation - Tropical Storm Danielle See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2010 Earth Observation - Hurricane Earl See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2020 NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 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 30 AUG 1995.
Questions about August 30, 1995
What space photo was released on August 30, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 1995 was "Skylab Over Earth". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 30, 1995?
A waxing crescent moon, about 20% lit.
What day of the week was August 30, 1995?
August 30, 1995 was a Wednesday, day 242 of the 365 days in 1995.
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