The sky on
your birthday.
The UV SMC from UIT Credit:
This mosaic shows the Small Magellanic Cloud in ultraviolet light, captured by the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UIT). The UIT instrument took these images during the Astro 1 and Astro 2 shuttle missions. Ultraviolet pictures like these must be taken above Earth's atmosphere.
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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 20 December 2001 The Eagle's EGGs * See it as a poster -
Released on 20 December 2017 Widefield image of the sky around π1 Gruis See it as a poster -
Released on 20 December 2023 Dwarf irregular galaxy UGC 8091 (wide-field view) See it as a poster -
Released on 20 December 2018 Galaxy Cluster MACSJ0416 See it as a poster -
Released on 20 December 2018 Intracluster light in Abell S1063 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 20 DEC 1996 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 20 DEC 1996.
Questions about December 20, 1996
What space photo was released on December 20, 1996?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 1996 was "The UV SMC from UIT Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on December 20, 1996?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 76% lit.
What day of the week was December 20, 1996?
December 20, 1996 was a Friday, day 355 of the 366 days in 1996.
Was there a meteor shower on December 20, 1996?
Yes: the Ursid shower, peaks in 2 days.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.