The sky on
your birthday.
Seven Jets from Comet Hale-Bopp Credit:
Comet Hale-Bopp showed unusual activity in late 1996, even while still far from the Sun. This false-color image reveals at least seven distinct jets of gas and dust streaming from its nucleus. As comets approach the Sun, their surfaces warm, releasing trapped materials. Astronomers studied Hale-Bopp's jets to understand how much they reveal about the early Solar System.
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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 13 November 2013 Wide-field view of the sky around the star cluster NGC 3572 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 November 2023 Same galaxy, different filters See it as a poster -
Released on 13 November 2008 DSS image of Fomalhaut (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 13 November 2003 Distributory Fan Near Holden Crater See it as a poster -
Released on 13 November 2011 The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 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 13 NOV 1996.
Questions about November 13, 1996
What space photo was released on November 13, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 1996 was "Seven Jets from Comet Hale-Bopp Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 13, 1996?
A waxing crescent moon, about 7% lit.
What day of the week was November 13, 1996?
November 13, 1996 was a Wednesday, day 318 of the 366 days in 1996.
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