The sky on
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Galileo, Cassini, and the Great Red Spot
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a massive, hurricane-like storm that has raged for over 300 years. First observed by Jean-Dominique Cassini in 1655, it's still going strong, as seen in this mosaic of images from the Galileo spacecraft. This cold, high-pressure system is two to three times wider than Earth, with its outer edge rotating counter-clockwise every six days.
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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 2 August 2021 Portrait of a Swirling Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2022 Cartwheel Galaxy (NIRCam and MIRI Composite Image) See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2023 M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station orbited 271 miles See it as a poster -
Released on 2 August 2021 The aurora australis streams across the Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station orbited 270 miles See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 2 AUG 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 2 AUG 1996.
Questions about August 2, 1996
What space photo was released on August 2, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 1996 was "Galileo, Cassini, and the Great Red Spot". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 2, 1996?
A waning gibbous moon, about 91% lit.
What day of the week was August 2, 1996?
August 2, 1996 was a Friday, day 215 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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