The sky on
your birthday.
Here Comes Comet Hyakutake
Comet Hyakutake was one of the brightest comets of the 20th century. Discovered in January 1996, it made a close approach to Earth in March of that year. This photo shows it with a visible dust tail. It was bright enough to be seen with the naked eye.
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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 13 March 2017 Seeing things sideways See it as a poster -
Released on 13 March 2023 Hubble’s neighbourhood watch See it as a poster -
Released on 13 March 1996 Venus - Volcanic Domes East of Beta Regio See it as a poster -
Released on 13 March 2006 Tracking Boulders See it as a poster -
Released on 13 March 2016 Neon Saturn See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 MAR 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 13 MAR 1996.
Questions about March 13, 1996
What space photo was released on March 13, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 1996 was "Here Comes Comet Hyakutake". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 13, 1996?
A last quarter moon, about 39% lit.
What day of the week was March 13, 1996?
March 13, 1996 was a Wednesday, day 73 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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