The sky on
your birthday.
Pluto Not Yet Explored
Pluto, cold and distant, is the only planet in our Solar System not yet visited by a spacecraft. This artist's vision depicts a small, high-tech spacecraft approaching the tiny, mysterious world. Plans for a Pluto flyby, inspired by a postal stamp, evolved into the "Pluto Express" mission.
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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 12 February 2009 The Carina Nebula * See it as a poster -
Released on 12 February 2020 Pale Blue Dot Revisited See it as a poster -
Released on 12 February 2008 Abell 1689 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 February 2008 Wide-field image of the Virgo constellation (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 12 February 2018 A window into the cosmic past See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 FEB 1996 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 FEB 1996.
Questions about February 12, 1996
What space photo was released on February 12, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 1996 was "Pluto Not Yet Explored". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 12, 1996?
A last quarter moon, about 44% lit.
What day of the week was February 12, 1996?
February 12, 1996 was a Monday, day 43 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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