The sky on
your birthday.
Utopia on Mars
In 1976, the Viking 2 lander touched down on Mars in a region called Utopia Planitia. This image, recorded by the lander, shows the Martian surface in exquisite detail. Visible are a protective shroud and one of the lander's footpads, evidence of its historic arrival.
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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 22 July 2026 Wide-field view around the CD-35 2722 system See it as a poster -
Released on 22 July 2014 Area of Centaurus A halo probed by Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 22 July 2024 An island universe See it as a poster -
Released on 22 July 2014 Centaurus A halo See it as a poster -
Released on 22 July 2019 Up and Over See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 JUL 1996 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 JUL 1996.
Questions about July 22, 1996
What space photo was released on July 22, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 22, 1996 was "Utopia on Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 22, 1996?
A first quarter moon, about 41% lit.
What day of the week was July 22, 1996?
July 22, 1996 was a Monday, day 204 of the 366 days in 1996.
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