The sky on
your birthday.
A Galaxy Collision in NGC 6745
NGC 6745 shows the aftermath of two galaxies colliding over hundreds of millions of years. The larger galaxy, once a spiral, is now distorted and peculiar. While stars rarely collide directly, the gravitational forces reshape the galaxies, as seen in this Hubble image.
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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 5 November 2006 · Colorado Plateau See it as a poster -
Released on 5 November 2012 Saturn's Moon Dione in Slight Color See it as a poster -
Released on 5 November 2009 Hubble Wide Field Camera 3 image details star birth in galaxy M83 See it as a poster -
Released on 5 November 2013 Namib Desert, Namibia See it as a poster -
Released on 5 November 2026 Lessons from a stellar instructor See it as a poster -
Released on 5 November 2025 Spiral Galaxy NGC 3370 from Hubble See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 5 NOV 2006 falls under Scorpio (♏). The sign's window runs from 10-23 through 11-21. Scorpio is marked by Antares, a red supergiant the size of Mars's orbit. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 5 NOV 2006.
Questions about November 5, 2006
What space photo was released on November 5, 2006?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 5, 2006 was "A Galaxy Collision in NGC 6745". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on November 5, 2006?
A full moon, about 100% lit.
What day of the week was November 5, 2006?
November 5, 2006 was a Sunday, day 309 of the 365 days in 2006.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on November 5, 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.