The sky on
your birthday.
Doomed Star Eta Carinae
Eta Carinae, a star roughly 100 times more massive than our Sun, is a candidate for a supernova explosion. While no one knows when it will happen, the star had a major outburst about 150 years ago, making it one of the brightest stars in the southern sky. It resides within the Keyhole Nebula and is the only known star to emit natural laser light.
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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 13 August 1996 Artemis Corona C2-MIDR See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2025 Trapezium: In the Heart of Orion See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2019 Supernova Cannon Expels Pulsar J0002 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2018 Galactic treasure chest See it as a poster -
Released on 13 August 2020 Wide-field view of Betelgeuse (ground-based image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 AUG 2000 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 13 AUG 2000.
Questions about August 13, 2000
What space photo was released on August 13, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 13, 2000 was "Doomed Star Eta Carinae". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 13, 2000?
A full moon, about 97% lit.
What day of the week was August 13, 2000?
August 13, 2000 was a Sunday, day 226 of the 366 days in 2000.
Was there a meteor shower on August 13, 2000?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peak tonight.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.