The sky on
your birthday.
Mars in the New Year
Mars, our planetary neighbor, begins the new year. It is the fourth planet from the Sun and has a distinct reddish hue due to iron oxide on its surface. Mars has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos.
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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 January 2011 WISE Catches the Lagoon Nebula in Center of Action See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2020 Imposter or the Real Deal? See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2004 First Color Image from Spirit See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2017 Lanzarote, Canary Islands See it as a poster -
Released on 6 January 2020 UGC 2885 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 JAN 2000 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 JAN 2000.
Questions about January 6, 2000
What space photo was released on January 6, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2000 was "Mars in the New Year". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 6, 2000?
A new moon, about 0% lit.
What day of the week was January 6, 2000?
January 6, 2000 was a Thursday, day 6 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on January 6, 2000?
Yes: the Quadrantid shower, peaked 2 days ago.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.