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“Recurrent Nova RS Ophiuci” is copyrighted by John Chumack. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteRS Ophiuchi is a recurrent nova in the constellation Ophiuchus. This type of star dramatically brightens, as it did in early 2006, becoming visible to the naked eye for the first time since 1985. Astronomers model these outbursts as interactions between a white dwarf and a companion star, leading to periodic explosions.
The Earth on 24 February 2006 · Red Sea
NASA Terra took this picture on 24 February 2006, the day itself, not a release date.
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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 24 February 2006 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2011 A wide-field view of the sky around the young star T Cha See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2011 A wide-field view of the sky around the young star T Cha (annotated) See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2020 Centuries Before Hubble See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2025 Lifting the veil See it as a poster -
Released on 24 February 2010 The Small Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 24 FEB 2006 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 24 FEB 2006.
Questions about February 24, 2006
What space photo was released on February 24, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2006 was "Recurrent Nova RS Ophiuci". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on February 24, 2006?
A waning crescent moon, about 14% lit.
What day of the week was February 24, 2006?
February 24, 2006 was a Friday, day 55 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 24, 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.