The sky on
your birthday.
A Sun Pillar
Sun pillars are columns of light that appear above or below the sun, typically at sunrise or sunset. They are formed when sunlight reflects off flat, hexagonal ice crystals in the atmosphere. These crystals act like tiny mirrors, aligning as they fall and creating this striking optical phenomenon. It is a beautiful example of light interacting with 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 6 July 2026 Centaurus A (MIRI + NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 July 2026 Centaurus A (MIRI + NIRCam image wide-field view) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 July 2026 Centaurus A (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 July 2010 WISE Spies the Tarantula Nebula See it as a poster -
Released on 6 July 2019 The International Space Station was orbiting 258 miles above the Bay of Bengal during an orbital nighttime when this See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 JUL 1999 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 JUL 1999.
Questions about July 6, 1999
What space photo was released on July 6, 1999?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 6, 1999 was "A Sun Pillar". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 6, 1999?
A last quarter moon, about 47% lit.
What day of the week was July 6, 1999?
July 6, 1999 was a Tuesday, day 187 of the 365 days in 1999.
Is it free?
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