The sky on
your birthday.
The Cygnus Loop
Fifteen thousand years ago, a star in Cygnus exploded. The shockwave from that supernova is still expanding into space. This image shows the Cygnus Loop, a nebula formed when the fast-moving gas collides with slower interstellar clouds. The collision heats the gas, causing it to glow in different colors depending on the excited atoms.
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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 26 July 2010 Digitized Sky Survey image of ARP 261 See it as a poster -
Released on 26 July 2005 Zooming In On Enceladus Movie See it as a poster -
Released on 26 July 2005 Zooming In On Enceladus Mosaic See it as a poster -
Released on 26 July 2010 Lutetia: The Largest Asteroid Yet Visited See it as a poster -
Released on 26 July 2021 A cosmic quartet See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 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 26 JUL 1996.
Questions about July 26, 1996
What space photo was released on July 26, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 26, 1996 was "The Cygnus Loop". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 26, 1996?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 81% lit.
What day of the week was July 26, 1996?
July 26, 1996 was a Friday, day 208 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.