The sky on
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A Backward Sunspot and the New Solar Cycle
Sunspot 905, seen here, is a marker for the beginning of a new solar magnetic cycle. The Sun's magnetic field reverses every 11 years, a cycle observed for centuries through sunspot activity. We are currently near solar minimum, starting a progression towards the next solar maximum. This particular sunspot's reversed polarity is a key indicator of this new cycle.
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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 30 August 2006 · Caspian Sea See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2021 A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2025 Southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2010 Earth Observation - Tropical Storm Danielle See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2010 Earth Observation - Hurricane Earl See it as a poster -
Released on 30 August 2020 NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 30 AUG 2006 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 30 AUG 2006.
Questions about August 30, 2006
What space photo was released on August 30, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2006 was "A Backward Sunspot and the New Solar Cycle". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on August 30, 2006?
A first quarter moon, about 38% lit.
What day of the week was August 30, 2006?
August 30, 2006 was a Wednesday, day 242 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on August 30, 2006?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
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