The sky on
your birthday.
Apollo 15's Home on the Moon
The lunar module "Falcon" was home to Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin in 1971. Their tracks from the first Lunar Roving Vehicle are visible in the foreground. The Lunar Apennine Mountains, including Mount Hadley Delta, frame the background. Meanwhile, astronaut Alfred Worden orbited overhead in the command module.
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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 22 February 2018 Jebels Awenat and Arkenu, Libya See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 2020 Central Centaurus A See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 2021 Eye in the Sky See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 1991 Dramatic eruption on Comet Halley surprises astronomers See it as a poster -
Released on 22 February 2022 Wide-Field View of Arp 143 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 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 22 FEB 1996.
Questions about February 22, 1996
What space photo was released on February 22, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 22, 1996 was "Apollo 15's Home on the Moon". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 22, 1996?
A waxing crescent moon, about 11% lit.
What day of the week was February 22, 1996?
February 22, 1996 was a Thursday, day 53 of the 366 days in 1996.
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