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APOD Is Five Years Old Today
This image celebrates the fifth anniversary of Astronomy Picture of the Day, featuring its creators, Robert Nemiroff and Jerry Bonnell. APOD began with the idea that the World Wide Web could be a significant resource for sharing astronomy. It continues to provide daily images and explanations to the public.
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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 16 June 2000 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
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 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 16 JUN 2000.
Questions about June 16, 2000
What space photo was released on June 16, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2000 was "APOD Is Five Years Old Today". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 16, 2000?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was June 16, 2000?
June 16, 2000 was a Friday, day 168 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 16, 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.