The sky on
your birthday.
Phobos Over Mars
In 1977, the Viking 2 Orbiter captured Phobos, Mars's diminutive moon, against the backdrop of a large shield volcano. Phobos was hurtling just 3,000 miles above the Martian surface when this image was taken. The Orbiter was about 8,000 miles above the volcano, Ascraeus Mons, looking down on the scene. North is toward the top of the image.
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 October 2018 On the hunt for newborn stars See it as a poster -
Released on 15 October 2012 Galaxy in a spin See it as a poster -
Released on 15 October 2007 On the Final Frontier See it as a poster -
Released on 15 October 1998 A strange Supernova with a gamma-ray burst See it as a poster -
Released on 15 October 2014 The Spiderweb Galaxy and its surroundings (full ACS view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 OCT 1996 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 OCT 1996.
Questions about October 15, 1996
What space photo was released on October 15, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 1996 was "Phobos Over Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 15, 1996?
A waxing crescent moon, about 10% lit.
What day of the week was October 15, 1996?
October 15, 1996 was a Tuesday, day 289 of the 366 days in 1996.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.