The sky on
your birthday.
A Close-Up of the Lagoon Nebula
This close-up from the Hubble Space Telescope shows ribbons of red-glowing gas and dark dust surrounding massive young stars in the Lagoon Nebula. The Lagoon Nebula, also known as M8, is relatively close and bright, appearing larger than the Full Moon and visible without a telescope. Light takes about 5,000 years to reach us from there. This photograph combines exposures taken in red, green, and ultraviolet light.
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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 20 August 2013 Wide-field view of the star-forming region around the Herbig-Haro object HH 46/47 See it as a poster -
Released on 20 August 2012 A collection of ancient stars See it as a poster -
Released on 20 August 2008 The Perseus Cluster (DSS2 excerpt, ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 20 August 2018 Hubble contributes to painting a picture of the evolving Universe See it as a poster -
Released on 20 August 2008 Magnetic monster NGC 1275 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 20 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 20 AUG 1996.
Questions about August 20, 1996
What space photo was released on August 20, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 20, 1996 was "A Close-Up of the Lagoon Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 20, 1996?
A first quarter moon, about 36% lit.
What day of the week was August 20, 1996?
August 20, 1996 was a Tuesday, day 233 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on August 20, 1996?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaked 7 days ago.
Is it free?
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