The sky on
your birthday.
The Sun Also Rises
This image captures a sunrise from space, with the Sun's light illuminating the Earth's limb. The thin blue band is our atmosphere, protecting life below. As the Sun rises, it paints the horizon with colors, a daily spectacle for astronauts in orbit. It's a reminder of the constant motion of our planet around its star.
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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 17 November 2009 Around the nova V445 Puppis See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 1999 The Crab Nebula in Taurus See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2025 Finding star clusters in the Lost Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2020 A Glowing STEVE and the Milky Way See it as a poster -
Released on 17 November 2021 Twin Rover Twins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 NOV 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 17 NOV 1995.
Questions about November 17, 1995
What space photo was released on November 17, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 1995 was "The Sun Also Rises". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 17, 1995?
A waning crescent moon, about 28% lit.
What day of the week was November 17, 1995?
November 17, 1995 was a Friday, day 321 of the 365 days in 1995.
Was there a meteor shower on November 17, 1995?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peak tonight.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.