The sky on
your birthday.
Tycho Brahe Measures the Sky
Before telescopes, Tycho Brahe used enormous instruments to measure the positions of stars and planets. His observations were the most accurate of his time. He hoped to determine whether the Earth or the Sun was at the center of the solar system. The data he collected helped Johannes Kepler develop his laws of planetary motion.
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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 15 September 2026 IC 348 Crop: Central star cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2026 IC 348 Crop: Stars and faint outflows See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2016 The sky around the active galaxy Markarian 1018 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2026 Star-forming region IC 348 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 15 September 2020 Like two galaxies nearing each other, this nighttime shot from the International Space Station shows the well-lit See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 SEP 1996 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 SEP 1996.
Questions about September 15, 1996
What space photo was released on September 15, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 15, 1996 was "Tycho Brahe Measures the Sky". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 15, 1996?
A waxing crescent moon, about 7% lit.
What day of the week was September 15, 1996?
September 15, 1996 was a Sunday, day 259 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
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