The sky on
your birthday.
Globular Cluster Omega Centauri
Omega Centauri is the largest globular cluster in our galaxy, holding over a million stars. In visible light, it looks like an old, red cluster. The Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope, however, shows a different story, revealing a population of hot, blue stars that are less numerous but still present.
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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 15 October 2000 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 15 October 2018 On the hunt for newborn stars See it as a poster -
Released on 15 October 2012 Galaxy in a spin See it as a poster -
Released on 15 October 2007 On the Final Frontier See it as a poster -
Released on 15 October 1998 A strange Supernova with a gamma-ray burst See it as a poster -
Released on 15 October 2014 The Spiderweb Galaxy and its surroundings (full ACS view) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 15 OCT 2000 falls under Libra (♎). The sign's window runs from 09-23 through 10-22. Libra is the only zodiac constellation named for an inanimate object, the scales of judgment. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 15 OCT 2000.
Questions about October 15, 2000
What space photo was released on October 15, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 2000 was "Globular Cluster Omega Centauri". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on October 15, 2000?
A waning gibbous moon, about 95% lit.
What day of the week was October 15, 2000?
October 15, 2000 was a Sunday, day 289 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on October 15, 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.