The sky on
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The Expanding Light Echoes of SN 1987A
Supernova 1987A exploded almost two decades ago, but its light continues to echo. Light from the original blast bounces off interstellar dust, reflecting back to us. These expanding light echoes were recorded over four years by the Blanco 4-meter telescope in Chile. The image shows the expanding bullseye pattern centered on the supernova.
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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 25 January 2006 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 25 January 2026 Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 25 January 2012 Distant star-forming galaxies in the early Universe See it as a poster -
Released on 25 January 2004 Meridiani Planum in Color See it as a poster -
Released on 25 January 2011 The Rippled Red Ribbons of SNR 0509 See it as a poster -
Released on 25 January 2013 Matijevic Hill Panorama See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 JAN 2006 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 25 JAN 2006.
Questions about January 25, 2006
What space photo was released on January 25, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 25, 2006 was "The Expanding Light Echoes of SN 1987A". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 25, 2006?
A waning crescent moon, about 17% lit.
What day of the week was January 25, 2006?
January 25, 2006 was a Wednesday, day 25 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on January 25, 2006?
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.