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APOD is Six Years Old Today
Today marks the sixth anniversary of Astronomy Picture of the Day, a site that has delivered inspiring images of the cosmos daily. Editors Robert Nemiroff and Jerry Bonnell are grateful for the continued support and submissions from their audience. APOD continues to expand our understanding of the universe with each passing year.
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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 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 2001 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 2001.
Questions about June 16, 2001
What space photo was released on June 16, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2001 was "APOD is Six Years Old Today". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 16, 2001?
A waning crescent moon, about 24% lit.
What day of the week was June 16, 2001?
June 16, 2001 was a Saturday, day 167 of the 365 days in 2001.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.