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Europa: Oceans of Life?
Europa, Jupiter's fourth largest moon, has a thin oxygen atmosphere, discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope. While Earth's oxygen is linked to life, Europa's is thought to come from physical processes. Still, the prospect of carbon-enriched water oceans beneath its frozen surface makes it a prime candidate for extraterrestrial life in our solar system.
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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 6 August 2014 Wide-field view of the sky around Messier 33 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2023 SN 1006: A Supernova Ribbon from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2012 Close encounter with the Tarantula See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2014 VST snaps a very detailed view of the Triangulum Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 6 August 2026 Webb opens a Treasure Chest filled with stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 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 6 AUG 1996.
Questions about August 6, 1996
What space photo was released on August 6, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 1996 was "Europa: Oceans of Life?". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 6, 1996?
A last quarter moon, about 56% lit.
What day of the week was August 6, 1996?
August 6, 1996 was a Tuesday, day 219 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on August 6, 1996?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 7 days.
Is it free?
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