The sky on
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Near Comet Hyakutake's Nucleus
This March 19th false-color picture, taken by a sophisticated ground-based telescope, shows the area around Comet Hyakutake's nucleus. The nucleus itself, a dirty iceball probably no more than 10 kilometers across, is not directly visible. This image revealed irregular brightness features in the coma. The beginning of the ion tail is visible as a bright feature on the right.
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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 21 March 2022 Hubble Spies a Stunning Spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 21 March 2010 The galaxy cluster MACS J2135-010217 lensing SMM J2135-0102 See it as a poster -
Released on 21 March 2016 A cosmic kaleidoscope See it as a poster -
Released on 21 March 2016 All quiet in the nursery? See it as a poster -
Released on 21 March 2010 The region around SMM J2135-0102 and the galaxy cluster MACS J2135-010217 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 21 MAR 1996 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 21 MAR 1996.
Questions about March 21, 1996
What space photo was released on March 21, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 21, 1996 was "Near Comet Hyakutake's Nucleus". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 21, 1996?
A new moon, about 3% lit.
What day of the week was March 21, 1996?
March 21, 1996 was a Thursday, day 81 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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