The sky on
your birthday.
A Solar Prominence from SOHO
This dramatic image from the SOHO observatory shows a solar prominence, a huge loop of ionized gas suspended above the Sun's surface. These structures are held in place by twisted magnetic fields arching from the solar surface. The EIT experiment on SOHO recorded this event in September 1999, capturing hot plasma escaping into space as the prominence breaks free from its magnetic confinement.
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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 16 April 2006 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2010 IC 1795 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2014 The star formation region Gum 41 See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2024 Filaments of the Vela Supernova Remnant See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2012 The Eagle Nebula from Kitt Peak See it as a poster -
Released on 16 April 2018 Approaching the Universe’s origins See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 16 APR 2006 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 APR 2006.
Questions about April 16, 2006
What space photo was released on April 16, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2006 was "A Solar Prominence from SOHO". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 16, 2006?
A waning gibbous moon, about 89% lit.
What day of the week was April 16, 2006?
April 16, 2006 was a Sunday, day 106 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 16, 2006?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
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