The sky on
your birthday.
Periodic Comet Swift-Tuttle
Comet Swift-Tuttle is the parent body of the Perseid meteor shower. This false-color image shows the comet during its 1992 return. It is one of the largest objects known to repeatedly pass near Earth. The comet has been observed for over two millennia.
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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 19 February 2014 The star cluster Messier 7 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 February 2024 A high amount of ram See it as a poster -
Released on 19 February 2011 Supergiant Star Near Giraffe Hind Foot See it as a poster -
Released on 19 February 2024 Wide-field of the region around the quasar J0529-4351 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 February 2008 Columbus Laboratory Installed on Space Station See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 FEB 1996 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 19 FEB 1996.
Questions about February 19, 1996
What space photo was released on February 19, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 1996 was "Periodic Comet Swift-Tuttle". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 19, 1996?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was February 19, 1996?
February 19, 1996 was a Monday, day 50 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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