The sky on
your birthday.
The X-ray Sources of M31
Like our own galaxy, the Andromeda Galaxy, M31, is home to many X-ray sources. These high-energy emissions are detected by instruments like the ROSAT satellite, which captured this image. Most of these sources are likely binary star systems where one star pulls material from another into an accretion disk.
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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 31 December 2003 The cluster RDCS1252.9-2927 (overview) See it as a poster -
Released on 31 December 2018 The smoking gun of a newborn star See it as a poster -
Released on 31 December 2012 Don’t trust your eyes See it as a poster -
Released on 31 December 2017 To Fly Free in Space See it as a poster -
Released on 31 December 2024 The Twisted Disk of NGC 4753 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 31 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 31 DEC 1995.
Questions about December 31, 1995
What space photo was released on December 31, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 1995 was "The X-ray Sources of M31". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 31, 1995?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 70% lit.
What day of the week was December 31, 1995?
December 31, 1995 was a Sunday, day 365 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.