The sky on
your birthday.
Nebula Nova Cygni Turns On
In 1992, a white dwarf star in Cygnus exploded, an event called Nova Cygni. Light from that nova expanded into space, illuminating a pre-existing cloud of hydrogen gas. The small red ball just above center is the only gas actually expelled by the nova. The rest is a cosmic light show, a nebula that wasn't there until the light from the nova turned it on.
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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 January 2005 · Sahara, Algeria See it as a poster -
Released on 16 January 2004 Spirit and Its Now-Empty Mother Ship See it as a poster -
Released on 16 January 2013 Wide-field view of the Lupus 3 dark cloud and associated hot young stars See it as a poster -
Released on 16 January 2013 The Lupus 3 dark cloud and associated hot young stars See it as a poster -
Released on 16 January 2003 Bright galaxies in the Virgo cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 16 January 2022 The atmospheric plume from an underwater volcano eruption in the Pacific nation of Tonga is pictured See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 JAN 2005 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 JAN 2005.
Questions about January 16, 2005
What space photo was released on January 16, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 16, 2005 was "Nebula Nova Cygni Turns On". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 16, 2005?
A first quarter moon, about 34% lit.
What day of the week was January 16, 2005?
January 16, 2005 was a Sunday, day 16 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 16, 2005?
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.