The sky on
your birthday.
SOFIA's Window Seat
Earlier this month, a 2.5-meter infrared telescope was permanently installed in a historic Boeing 747. This is the Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA. It will fly at altitudes up to 45,000 feet, above 99% of atmospheric water vapor. The telescope mirror is about the size of the Hubble Space Telescope mirror.
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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 February 2006 · Persian Gulf See it as a poster -
Released on 25 February 2019 The two mysterious populations of NGC 2419 See it as a poster -
Released on 25 February 2026 Exposed Cranium Nebula (NIRCam image) See it as a poster -
Released on 25 February 2026 Exposed Cranium Nebula (MIRI image) See it as a poster -
Released on 25 February 2009 The Helix Nebula* See it as a poster -
Released on 25 February 2026 Different molecules in the centre of the Milky Way observed with ALMA See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 25 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 25 FEB 2006.
Questions about February 25, 2006
What space photo was released on February 25, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 2006 was "SOFIA's Window Seat". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 25, 2006?
A waning crescent moon, about 7% lit.
What day of the week was February 25, 2006?
February 25, 2006 was a Saturday, day 56 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on February 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.