The sky on
your birthday.
The First Lunar Observatory
The Apollo 16 crew deployed the first and only lunar astronomical observatory in 1972. This Far Ultraviolet Camera/Spectrograph, a 3-inch telescope, photographed Earth, nebulae, star clusters, and the Large Magellanic Cloud. Placed in the shadow of the Lunar Module to prevent overheating, it captured ultraviolet light that Earth's atmosphere normally blocks.
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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 8 June 1998 MC-30 Mare Australe Region See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 1998 Global Color Views of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the star-forming region Messier 17 See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 VST image of the giant globular cluster Omega Centauri* See it as a poster -
Released on 8 June 2011 Comparison of the field of view of VST/OmegaCAM and other telescopes See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 8 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 8 JUN 1996.
Questions about June 8, 1996
What space photo was released on June 8, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 1996 was "The First Lunar Observatory". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 8, 1996?
A last quarter moon, about 56% lit.
What day of the week was June 8, 1996?
June 8, 1996 was a Saturday, day 160 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.