The sky on
your birthday.
Searching For Solar Systems
Observational astronomy has recently provided evidence of massive Jupiter-sized planets orbiting distant suns. It has also shown protoplanetary disks of gas and dust surrounding newly formed stars, and planetary bodies orbiting exotic stellar corpses known as pulsars. The formation of planets seems to be a broader and more varied phenomenon than previously imagined.
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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 15 November 2010 An ancient cluster of stars against a stunning background See it as a poster -
Released on 15 November 2017 The sky around the red dwarf star Ross 128 See it as a poster -
Released on 15 November 2023 The photograph from the International Space Station looks back toward the northeast Atlantic coast of the United States See it as a poster -
Released on 15 November 2024 A bright green aurora borealis streams above Earth's surface See it as a poster -
Released on 15 November 2011 NASA Spacecraft Images Massive Crack in Antarctica Pine Island Glacier See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 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 15 NOV 1996.
Questions about November 15, 1996
What space photo was released on November 15, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 15, 1996 was "Searching For Solar Systems". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 15, 1996?
A waxing crescent moon, about 21% lit.
What day of the week was November 15, 1996?
November 15, 1996 was a Friday, day 320 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on November 15, 1996?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peaks in 2 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.