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NGC 246 and the Dying Star
The Skull Nebula, NGC 246, is a planetary nebula about 1,600 light-years away in Cetus. It is the outer atmosphere of a dying star, once sun-like, now interacting with interstellar gas and dust. The star itself, a faint member of a binary system, is nearing its final phase.
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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 18 April 2006 · Baja California See it as a poster -
Released on 18 April 2013 Star Factory Messier 17 See it as a poster -
Released on 18 April 2011 Hubble peers through the looking glass See it as a poster -
Released on 18 April 2016 The International Space Station over Earth See it as a poster -
Released on 18 April 2015 The Great Crater Hokusai See it as a poster -
Released on 18 April 2022 Hubble Inspects a Set of Galactic Wings See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 18 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 18 APR 2006.
Questions about April 18, 2006
What space photo was released on April 18, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 18, 2006 was "NGC 246 and the Dying Star". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 18, 2006?
A waning gibbous moon, about 73% lit.
What day of the week was April 18, 2006?
April 18, 2006 was a Tuesday, day 108 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 18, 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.