The sky on
your birthday.
Ganymede: The Largest Moon in the Solar System
Ganymede is the largest moon in the Solar System. It orbits Jupiter and is even larger than the planet Mercury. This moon has its own magnetic field, a unique feature among solar system moons. Its surface shows a mix of ancient, heavily cratered terrain and younger, grooved regions.
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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 20 June 2000 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 20 June 2013 The area around merging galaxy duo Arp 142 (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 20 June 2012 Wide-field view of the area of NGC 6357 See it as a poster -
Released on 20 June 2024 Serpens Nebula centre crop (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 20 June 2013 Wide-field view of the region around galaxy NGC 3783 See it as a poster -
Released on 20 June 2013 Hubble image of Arp 142 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 20 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 20 JUN 2000.
Questions about June 20, 2000
What space photo was released on June 20, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2000 was "Ganymede: The Largest Moon in the Solar System". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 20, 2000?
A waning gibbous moon, about 88% lit.
What day of the week was June 20, 2000?
June 20, 2000 was a Tuesday, day 172 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 20, 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.