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Uranus's Moon Umbriel: A Mysterious Dark World
Umbriel, one of Uranus's moons, is a dark world that reflects only half the light of Ariel, another moon of Uranus. Voyager 2 flew past Umbriel in 1986, revealing an ancient surface with large craters. Scientists still do not know why Umbriel is so dark, nor what caused the bright ring seen at the top of the photo. The moon is composed of roughly half ice and half rock.
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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 7 April 2023 Cassiopeia A (MIRI Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2023 Hubble’s view of Cassiopeia A See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2009 Wide-field view of NGC 7049 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2024 The Moon's shadow, or umbra, is pictured covering portions of the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick See it as a poster -
Released on 7 April 2026 Starstruck See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 APR 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 7 APR 1996.
Questions about April 7, 1996
What space photo was released on April 7, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 1996 was "Uranus's Moon Umbriel: A Mysterious Dark World". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 7, 1996?
A waning gibbous moon, about 84% lit.
What day of the week was April 7, 1996?
April 7, 1996 was a Sunday, day 98 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.