The sky on
your birthday.
Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy M32
M32 is a dwarf elliptical galaxy and a close companion to the Andromeda Galaxy, M31. While M31 is the largest galaxy in our Local Group, M32 is much smaller, composed almost entirely of stars with little gas or dust. It appears as a small, circular spot north of M31's center in many images.
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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 6 January 2011 WISE Catches the Lagoon Nebula in Center of Action See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2020 Imposter or the Real Deal? See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2004 First Color Image from Spirit See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2017 Lanzarote, Canary Islands See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2020 UGC 2885 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 JAN 1996 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 6 JAN 1996.
Questions about January 6, 1996
What space photo was released on January 6, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 1996 was "Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy M32". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 6, 1996?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was January 6, 1996?
January 6, 1996 was a Saturday, day 6 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on January 6, 1996?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.