The sky on
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The Dog Star, Sirius A, and its tiny companion
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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 13 December 2005 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 13 December 2005 Sirius (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 13 December 2021 Hubble Gazes Sidelong at NGC 3568 See it as a poster -
Released on 13 December 2017 Stellar Nursery Blooms into View See it as a poster -
Released on 13 December 2006 Looking East to Tyrone See it as a poster -
Released on 13 December 2023 Star Cluster IC 348 (NIRCam image) See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 13 DEC 2005 falls under Sagittarius (♐). The sign's window runs from 11-22 through 12-21. Sagittarius points straight at the center of the Milky Way, our galaxy's brightest region. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 13 DEC 2005.
Questions about December 13, 2005
What space photo was released on December 13, 2005?
"The Dog Star, Sirius A, and its tiny companion", from the Hubble Space Telescope, released by ESA on December 13, 2005.
What was the Moon's phase on December 13, 2005?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 92% lit.
What day of the week was December 13, 2005?
December 13, 2005 was a Tuesday, day 347 of the 365 days in 2005.
Was there a meteor shower on December 13, 2005?
Yes: the Geminid shower, peaks tomorrow.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 13, 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.