The sky on
your birthday.
Supernova Remnant and Neutron Star
When a massive star dies, its core can collapse into an impossibly dense object called a neutron star. This neutron star is small, about 10 miles in diameter, but it contains more mass than our sun. The rest of the star blasts its outer layers into space, forming a supernova remnant.
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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 14 November 2013 New Hubble image of star cluster Messier 15 See it as a poster -
Released on 14 November 2018 Widefield image of the sky around Barnard’s Star showing its motion See it as a poster -
Released on 14 November 2013 Wide field image of star cluster Messier 15 (ground-based view) See it as a poster -
Released on 14 November 2022 Clouded Vision See it as a poster -
Released on 14 November 2024 The city lights along the New England coast of the United States See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 14 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 14 NOV 1996.
Questions about November 14, 1996
What space photo was released on November 14, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 14, 1996 was "Supernova Remnant and Neutron Star". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 14, 1996?
A waxing crescent moon, about 13% lit.
What day of the week was November 14, 1996?
November 14, 1996 was a Thursday, day 319 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on November 14, 1996?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peaks in 3 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.