The sky on
your birthday.
Hale-Bopp on Schedule
Comet Hale-Bopp was discovered in 1995 and was eagerly watched for signs of brightening. This image, taken on May 14, 1996, at the European Southern Observatory, shows the comet about 340 million miles from Earth. Astronomers were tracking its progress, hoping it would put on a spectacular display, similar to Comet Hyakutake earlier that year. The comet was on schedule for a bright appearance in 1997.
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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 25 July 2011 Sunset glow in Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 25 July 2016 A long-dead star See it as a poster -
Released on 25 July 2023 The sky around the star V960 Mon See it as a poster -
Released on 25 July 2020 Hurricane Hanna is pictured hitting the southern coast of Texas from the International Space Station See it as a poster -
Released on 25 July 2017 Int-Ball Drone Activated on the Space Station See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 JUL 1996 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 JUL 1996.
Questions about July 25, 1996
What space photo was released on July 25, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 1996 was "Hale-Bopp on Schedule". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 25, 1996?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 72% lit.
What day of the week was July 25, 1996?
July 25, 1996 was a Thursday, day 207 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.