The sky on
your birthday.
Fractal Interstellar Dust Up-Close Credit and Copyright:
Our universe is a very dusty place. Dust usually shows its presence by blocking out light emitted from stars or nebulae behind it. Astronomers know that interstellar dust is much different than the cell and lint based dust found around a typical house. Interstellar dust grains are composed of silicates, graphite, and other materials.
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 19 November 2013 Hubble's last look at Ccomet ISON before perihelion See it as a poster -
Released on 19 November 2018 Different generations See it as a poster -
Released on 19 November 2012 A loose spiral galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 19 November 2013 Globular Cluster M15 from Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 19 November 2003 Old Fire/Grand Prix Fire, California See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 19 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 19 NOV 1996.
Questions about November 19, 1996
What space photo was released on November 19, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 1996 was "Fractal Interstellar Dust Up-Close Credit and Copyright:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 19, 1996?
A first quarter moon, about 61% lit.
What day of the week was November 19, 1996?
November 19, 1996 was a Tuesday, day 324 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on November 19, 1996?
Yes: the Leonid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.