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The Ion Tail of Comet Hyakutake
This picture of Comet Hyakutake, taken on March 14, 1996, clearly shows structure in its ion tail. An ion tail forms as a comet nears the Sun, when sunlight causes gas and dust to boil off the nucleus. Charged gas, or ions, are then accelerated away by the solar wind. The ion tail appears blue and glows by fluorescence.
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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 March 2004 Savoring Neopolitan See it as a poster -
Released on 19 March 2019 Aurora over Earth See it as a poster -
Released on 19 March 2021 Central Lagoon in Infrared See it as a poster -
Released on 19 March 2022 2MASS J17554042+6551277 See it as a poster -
Released on 19 March 2004 Merry-Go-Round See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 MAR 1996.
Questions about March 19, 1996
What space photo was released on March 19, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 1996 was "The Ion Tail of Comet Hyakutake". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 19, 1996?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was March 19, 1996?
March 19, 1996 was a Tuesday, day 79 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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