The sky on
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Comet Hale-Bopp Passes M14 Credit and Copyright:
Comet Hale-Bopp, seen here near the globular cluster M14, made its slow journey across the night sky in late 1996. It was just barely visible to the naked eye from dark locations. Because of its large coma, some astronomers speculated that Hale-Bopp's nucleus was unusually large. The comet would become much brighter in early 1997.
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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 12 November 2012 Galactic fireflies See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2018 Of bent time and jellyfish See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2014 Philae Attempts Comet Nucleus Landing See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2019 NGC 3717: A Nearly Sideways Spiral Galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 November 2013 The Unexpected Tails of Asteroid P5 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 NOV 1996 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 NOV 1996.
Questions about November 12, 1996
What space photo was released on November 12, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 1996 was "Comet Hale-Bopp Passes M14 Credit and Copyright:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 12, 1996?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was November 12, 1996?
November 12, 1996 was a Tuesday, day 317 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.
- 1996-10-13 The Earth Also Rises
- 1996-11-05 The Coma Cluster of Galaxies Credit:
- 1996-11-11 NGC 4755: A Jewel Box of Stars Credit:
- 1996-11-13 Seven Jets from Comet Hale-Bopp Credit:
- 1996-11-19 Fractal Interstellar Dust Up-Close Credit and Copyright:
- 1996-12-12 The Milky Way Through the Summer Triangle