The sky on
your birthday.
Galileo Explores Europa
Details of the crazed cracks criss-crossing Europa's frozen surface are apparent in this mosaic of Galileo spacecraft images. Curious white stripes mark the center of the wide dark fractures. One theory suggests that 'dirty geysers' erupted along the cracks, depositing darker material. This was followed by a flow of cleaner water ice, which produced the stripe.
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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 14 August 2020 NGC 5189: An Unusually Complex Planetary Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2023 The Ring Nebula from Webb and Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2017 A distorted duo See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2006 Large and small stars in harmonious coexistence (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 14 August 2023 A clear view of a galaxy cluster See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 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 14 AUG 1996.
Questions about August 14, 1996
What space photo was released on August 14, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 14, 1996 was "Galileo Explores Europa". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 14, 1996?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was August 14, 1996?
August 14, 1996 was a Wednesday, day 227 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on August 14, 1996?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked yesterday.
Is it free?
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