The sky on
your birthday.
The Rotating Jets of Comet Hyakutake
Comet Hyakutake made its closest approach to the Sun on May 1, 1996, passing inside Mercury's orbit. As it neared the Sun, gas and dust were driven off its surface, forming jets. These jets, along with the comet's rotating three-kilometer nucleus, created interesting features near the comet's head.
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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 14 April 2011 Orion Big Head Revealed in Infrared See it as a poster -
Released on 14 April 2025 The squid and the whale See it as a poster -
Released on 14 April 2008 Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 14 April 2020 NGC 253: The Silver Coin Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 14 April 2018 A trio of islands that are part of the volcanic ten-island nation of Cape Verde is pictured off the northwestern coast See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 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 14 APR 1996.
Questions about April 14, 1996
What space photo was released on April 14, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 14, 1996 was "The Rotating Jets of Comet Hyakutake". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 14, 1996?
A waning crescent moon, about 16% lit.
What day of the week was April 14, 1996?
April 14, 1996 was a Sunday, day 105 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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