The sky on
your birthday.
Boosting Compton Credit:
The Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory, named for Nobel laureate Arthur Holly Compton, was released into orbit by the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1991. The observatory spent six years exploring the universe at extreme gamma-ray energies. This image captures its deployment, with reflections sparkling and the bright limb of Earth visible in the background.
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 6 June 2015 Into the Void See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2022 Hubble Investigates an Enigmatic Globular Cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2018 A Sun Pillar over Norway See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2016 A mysterious hermit See it as a poster -
Released on 6 June 2001 NGC 1512: A Panchromatic View See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 JUN 1997 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 JUN 1997.
Questions about June 6, 1997
What space photo was released on June 6, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 1997 was "Boosting Compton Credit:". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 6, 1997?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was June 6, 1997?
June 6, 1997 was a Friday, day 157 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.