The sky on
your birthday.
An Extreme UltraViolet View of the Comet
The Sun's ultraviolet light causes gases in Comet Hyakutake's coma to scatter radiation and fluoresce, making the comet a bright source in the ultraviolet sky. This image, from NASA's Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer (EUVE) satellite, shows the comet's intensity in this invisible, high-energy band. The false-color image reveals insights into the composition of this visitor from the outer solar system.
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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 30 March 2007 The globular cluster Omega Centauri (MAD/VLT) See it as a poster -
Released on 30 March 2017 Supernova remnant N103B See it as a poster -
Released on 30 March 2022 Hubble Finds the Most Distant Star Ever Seen See it as a poster -
Released on 30 March 2015 A cosmological measuring tape See it as a poster -
Released on 30 March 2015 Return to Rhea See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 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 30 MAR 1996.
Questions about March 30, 1996
What space photo was released on March 30, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 1996 was "An Extreme UltraViolet View of the Comet". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 30, 1996?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 82% lit.
What day of the week was March 30, 1996?
March 30, 1996 was a Saturday, day 90 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.