The sky on
your birthday.
Comet Hale-Bopp Update
Comet Hale-Bopp, discovered in 1995, was one of the brightest comets of the 20th century. This update shows its activity as it approached the inner solar system. Its bright nucleus and developing tails were visible even to the naked eye, offering a rare spectacle for observers around the globe.
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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 30 October 2003 The Lynx Cluster (ground-based view, Digitized Sky Survey 2) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 October 2017 Abell’s richest cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 30 October 2007 Arp 87 from the DSS (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 October 2023 The dancer in Dorado See it as a poster -
Released on 30 October 2020 The sky around the Skull Nebula See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 OCT 1995 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 OCT 1995.
Questions about October 30, 1995
What space photo was released on October 30, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 1995 was "Comet Hale-Bopp Update". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 30, 1995?
A first quarter moon, about 39% lit.
What day of the week was October 30, 1995?
October 30, 1995 was a Monday, day 303 of the 365 days in 1995.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.