The sky on
your birthday.
Planet Near a Galaxy Core
This illustration depicts what the night sky might look like from a planet near a galaxy's core. This drawing is based on Hubble Space Telescope observations of NGC 4261. These observations indicate a disk of dust 800 light-years wide surrounds a black hole billions of times more massive than a star. Such a planet would have a spectacular vantage point.
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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 5 May 2025 There is an impostor in this nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2010 The cluster of galaxies Abell 315 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2025 Face to face with a spiral’s arms See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2010 Around Abell 315 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 May 2014 The scale of the Universe See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 MAY 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 5 MAY 1996.
Questions about May 5, 1996
What space photo was released on May 5, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 1996 was "Planet Near a Galaxy Core". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 5, 1996?
A waning gibbous moon, about 94% lit.
What day of the week was May 5, 1996?
May 5, 1996 was a Sunday, day 126 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on May 5, 1996?
Yes: the Eta Aquariid shower, peaks tomorrow.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.