The sky on
your birthday.
An Erupting Solar Prominence from SOHO
The Sun remains active, even years after its solar maximum. This image from the SOHO spacecraft shows a solar prominence erupting in 2002, releasing electrons and ions into the solar system. Prominences, sunspots, and the solar cycle are all driven by the Sun's dynamic magnetic field. This image was taken in the ultraviolet light emitted by ionized helium.
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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 7 August 2006 · Red Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 7 August 2023 Portrait of a Ghostly Galactic Peacock See it as a poster -
Released on 7 August 2002 Spiral galaxy NGC 300 See it as a poster -
Released on 7 August 2013 Two very different glowing gas clouds in the Large Magellanic Cloud See it as a poster -
Released on 7 August 2002 Spiral galaxy NGC 300 (H-alpha band) See it as a poster -
Released on 7 August 2017 Spiral Galaxy NGC 1512: The Inner Ring See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 7 AUG 2006 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 7 AUG 2006.
Questions about August 7, 2006
What space photo was released on August 7, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 7, 2006 was "An Erupting Solar Prominence from SOHO". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 7, 2006?
A waxing gibbous moon, about 96% lit.
What day of the week was August 7, 2006?
August 7, 2006 was a Monday, day 219 of the 365 days in 2006.
Was there a meteor shower on August 7, 2006?
Yes: the Perseid shower, peaks in 6 days.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 7, 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.