The sky on
your birthday.
Arp 230: Two Spirals in One?
Arp 230 appears to be a single spiral galaxy, but it is actually the result of a recent collision of two spirals. This slow-motion event took place over about 100 million years. The collision induced a burst of star formation, which has now begun to subside.
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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 22 August 2007 Serpens star forming region See it as a poster -
Released on 22 August 2022 A Marvel of Galactic Morphology See it as a poster -
Released on 22 August 2016 An irregular island See it as a poster -
Released on 22 August 2011 TrES-2b: Dark Planet See it as a poster -
Released on 22 August 2018 Glaciers are pictured in the Qilian Mountain range of central China as the International Space Station orbited 252 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 22 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 22 AUG 1996.
Questions about August 22, 1996
What space photo was released on August 22, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 22, 1996 was "Arp 230: Two Spirals in One?". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 22, 1996?
A first quarter moon, about 57% lit.
What day of the week was August 22, 1996?
August 22, 1996 was a Thursday, day 235 of the 366 days in 1996.
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