The sky on
your birthday.
Stars in the Infrared Sky
The DIRBE instrument on NASA's COBE Satellite created this infrared map of the entire sky. Infrared light, with a wavelength of 3.5 microns, can penetrate the dust that normally obscures the center of our Milky Way Galaxy. This false-color image reveals stars hidden from view in visible light, showing the galactic plane.
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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 18 September 2026 A galaxy spinning out of sync See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 A peculiar proceeding See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 The Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST (wide crop) See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2013 Detailed view of the Prawn Nebula from ESO's VST See it as a poster -
Released on 18 September 2023 The eroded Aorounga meteorite impact crater, also known as the "Eye of the Desert," in the African nation of Chad is See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 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 18 SEP 1996.
Questions about September 18, 1996
What space photo was released on September 18, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 1996 was "Stars in the Infrared Sky". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on September 18, 1996?
A waxing crescent moon, about 30% lit.
What day of the week was September 18, 1996?
September 18, 1996 was a Wednesday, day 262 of the 366 days in 1996.
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