The sky on
your birthday.
Lightning Below
Lightning flashes illuminate the clouds from below in this nighttime view from orbit. Seen from space, lightning appears as bright, brief bursts of light within Earth's atmosphere. These powerful electrical discharges play a significant role in Earth's weather systems. The image captures the dynamic energy of our planet's atmosphere.
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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 2 December 2024 Signs of the stellar lifecycle See it as a poster -
Released on 2 December 2019 A Dramatic Demise See it as a poster -
Released on 2 December 2008 The globular cluster Omega Centauri* See it as a poster -
Released on 2 December 2025 M77: Spiral Galaxy with an Active Center See it as a poster -
Released on 2 December 2010 A Flame in Orion Belt See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 DEC 1995 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 2 DEC 1995.
Questions about December 2, 1995
What space photo was released on December 2, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 2, 1995 was "Lightning Below". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 2, 1995?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 75% lit.
What day of the week was December 2, 1995?
December 2, 1995 was a Saturday, day 336 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.