The sky on
your birthday.
Sprite Fireworks
Red sprites are brief, large-scale electrical discharges that occur high above thunderstorms, extending into the mesosphere. They are a type of lightning that reaches towards space, appearing as reddish, jellyfish-like structures. These elusive phenomena were only documented and studied in recent decades, revealing the complex electrical processes in Earth's upper 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 16 June 2011 Spectacular Hubble view of Centaurus A See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2025 Small but mighty See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2014 A dwarf galaxy ravaged by grand design See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2008 Inside the Coma Cluster of Galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 16 June 2026 Bulge fossil fragment Terzan 5 (Webb and Hubble image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 JUN 1999 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 16 JUN 1999.
Questions about June 16, 1999
What space photo was released on June 16, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 1999 was "Sprite Fireworks". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 16, 1999?
A waxing crescent moon, about 7% lit.
What day of the week was June 16, 1999?
June 16, 1999 was a Wednesday, day 167 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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