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NGC 6240: When Galaxies Collide
When galaxies collide, as with NGC 6240, stars rarely hit each other directly. Instead, the gravitational forces distort the galaxies' structures, compressing gas and dust. This compression often triggers new star formation, creating brilliant regions of energetic gas and light.
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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 28 December 2019 The bright city lights of Long Island, New York City and the New Jersey area contrast the dark waters of Sandy Hook See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 The city lights of Harbin, China See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 City lights illuminate the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, and Ahad Rafidah in Saudi Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 The city lights of Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital and most populous city See it as a poster -
Released on 28 December 2024 The city lights of Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 DEC 1995 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 DEC 1995.
Questions about December 28, 1995
What space photo was released on December 28, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 28, 1995 was "NGC 6240: When Galaxies Collide". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 28, 1995?
A first quarter moon, about 38% lit.
What day of the week was December 28, 1995?
December 28, 1995 was a Thursday, day 362 of the 365 days in 1995.
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