The sky on
your birthday.
Impact! 65 Million Years Ago
Sixty-five million years ago, an asteroid or comet impact is thought to have caused the K-T event, wiping out the dinosaurs and much of Earth's species. The impact would have generated firestorms and tidal waves, and debris thrown into the atmosphere would have altered the global climate.
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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 4 June 1998 MC-1 Mare Boreum Region See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 2009 Around the Arches Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 2012 A bright spark in a nearby spiral galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 1998 Global Color Mosaic of Triton See it as a poster -
Released on 4 June 1998 Europa Crescent See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 4 JUN 1996 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 4 JUN 1996.
Questions about June 4, 1996
What space photo was released on June 4, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 1996 was "Impact! 65 Million Years Ago". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 4, 1996?
A waning gibbous moon, about 91% lit.
What day of the week was June 4, 1996?
June 4, 1996 was a Tuesday, day 156 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.