The sky on
your birthday.
A Bubbling Galaxy Center
What's happening in the center of this galaxy, NGC 4438? Close inspection by the Hubble Space Telescope reveals an unusual bubble of hot gas. Astronomers speculate that this bubble was created by a massive central black hole. As gas swirls around the black hole, gravity and friction pull it in and heat it up.
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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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The Earth on your day The Earth on 12 June 2000 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2013 The star cluster NGC 3766 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2025 The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 1998 Orion Nebula: The 2MASS View See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 A dishevelled irregular galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 Quasar J0100+2802 (NIRCam Image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 JUN 2000 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 12 JUN 2000.
Questions about June 12, 2000
What space photo was released on June 12, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 2000 was "A Bubbling Galaxy Center". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 12, 2000?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 77% lit.
What day of the week was June 12, 2000?
June 12, 2000 was a Monday, day 164 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 12, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.