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The Sun Sets on Comet Hyakutake
Comet Hyakutake was a bright visitor in 1996. This picture captures it just as the Sun set on April 22nd. The comet did not brighten as much as astronomers hoped, but it still offered a spectacular sight in the twilight sky. It was a rare chance to see a comet with the naked eye.
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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 28 April 2025 Snapshot of a peculiar spiral See it as a poster -
Released on 28 April 1997 The brown dwarf KELU-1 See it as a poster -
Released on 28 April 2005 Rejoining Flows See it as a poster -
Released on 28 April 2023 Runaway Star Alpha Camelopardalis See it as a poster -
Released on 28 April 2004 Cosmic ballet or devil's mask - galaxy triplet NGC 6769-71 (VLT MELIPAL + VIMOS) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 28 APR 1996 falls under Taurus (♉). The sign's window runs from 04-20 through 05-20. Taurus holds the Pleiades star cluster and Aldebaran, the red giant that marks the eye of the Bull. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 APR 1996.
Questions about April 28, 1996
What space photo was released on April 28, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 1996 was "The Sun Sets on Comet Hyakutake". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 28, 1996?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 78% lit.
What day of the week was April 28, 1996?
April 28, 1996 was a Sunday, day 119 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.