The sky on
your birthday.
Ultraviolet Earth
This ultraviolet image of Earth was taken from the Moon by the Apollo 16 Far UV Camera. The false-color picture shows how Earth glows in wavelengths our eyes cannot see. The sun-facing side reflects significant ultraviolet light, though much is absorbed by our atmosphere.
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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 10 June 2024 A Koi-smic fish See it as a poster -
Released on 10 June 2026 Abell S1063 galaxy cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 10 June 2008 Wide-field view of the Coma Galaxy Cluster (DSS2 excerpt, ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 10 June 2015 Wide-field view of the sky around the red giant star L2 Puppis See it as a poster -
Released on 10 June 2015 The area around NGC 6503 (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 10 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 10 JUN 1996.
Questions about June 10, 1996
What space photo was released on June 10, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 10, 1996 was "Ultraviolet Earth". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 10, 1996?
A last quarter moon, about 35% lit.
What day of the week was June 10, 1996?
June 10, 1996 was a Monday, day 162 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.