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The Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid Meteor Shower is an annual event, happening each August, when Earth passes through debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle. The meteors appear to radiate from a point in the constellation Perseus. Astronomers in 1837 suspected this was an annual event, and it is now known to be caused by Earth's yearly passage through the comet's orbiting trail of bits.
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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 9 August 2009 Saturn's Iapetus: Painted Moon See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2023 Galaxy cluster WHL0137-08 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2024 The hidden intricacies of Messier 106 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2024 A Perseid Below See it as a poster -
Released on 9 August 2006 Bright Iani See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 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 9 AUG 1996.
Questions about August 9, 1996
What space photo was released on August 9, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 1996 was "The Perseid Meteor Shower". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 9, 1996?
A waning crescent moon, about 25% lit.
What day of the week was August 9, 1996?
August 9, 1996 was a Friday, day 222 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on August 9, 1996?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 4 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.