The sky on
your birthday.
M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula
Stars create their most artistic displays as they die. M2-9, a butterfly planetary nebula, is an example of a low-mass star casting off its outer gaseous envelopes. This expended gas forms an impressive display that fades gradually over thousands of years. M2-9 is 2,100 light-years away and appears in the constellation Ophiuchus.
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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 12 June 2005 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2013 The star cluster NGC 3766 See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2025 The aurora australis arcs above a partly cloudy Indian Ocean See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 1998 Orion Nebula: The 2MASS View See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 A dishevelled irregular galaxy See it as a poster -
Released on 12 June 2023 Quasar J0100+2802 (NIRCam Image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 12 JUN 2005 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 12 JUN 2005.
Questions about June 12, 2005
What space photo was released on June 12, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 2005 was "M2-9: Wings of a Butterfly Nebula". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on June 12, 2005?
A waxing crescent moon, about 28% lit.
What day of the week was June 12, 2005?
June 12, 2005 was a Sunday, day 163 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on June 12, 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.